Chapter 178



Noelle ruffled her hair, feeling bashful after hearing Charles praise her. "Rowena taught me that. I think I've told you this before, but Rowena works as a reporter!"

"Indeed. You've got a wonderful friend!" Charles said as he nodded. "Alright, since you're awake, why don't you go wash up and give your friend a call? She was extremely worried about you last night!"

“Oh, right, I nearly forgot. Rowena must be worried sick!" Noelle said as she hurriedly tried to locate her phone. "Charles, have you seen my phone?" "It's on the bedside cab!" Charles rarely saw Noelle this flustered and could not help but shake his head as he said, "Don't panic. Who knows? She might not even be awake yet!"

Despite saying that, he did not stop Noelle. After taking a quick shower, he changed into some loungewear before heading downstairs.

It was only then that Noelle realized she must have spent the night in the same bed with Charles.

quick look when she felt her lips stinging slightly. She got a fright when she

of the line. "Who is it? Who dares awaken me from my slumber? Do you know you'll get struck by lightning

immense displeasure, and that jerked Noelle out of her reverie as she answered, "Struck by lightning? The sun is already hanging high up in the sky,

jolted awake and bounded up in bed as her eyes widened. "Damn it, girl, you finally called! Do you know

still worried. "How are you?" "I'm alright!" Tears welled

nerves finally settled down. "But why are you only calling me now? I was so worried the entire night and only managed to fall asleep

resting, then!" Guilt washed over Noelle when she heard Rowena say that. "I just woke up, too. Charles said you were worried about me, which is why

you? Did you know I initially wanted to join them in their

got rescued either, but what matters is that I'm fine now," Noelle said as she smiled. “Alright,

"Sure!"

and Rowena had spent so long talking on the phone that Charles was already done

when she headed downstairs, and a glimmer appeared in her

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