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.

turned to the mirror on the vanity to take a quick look when she

her lips as Rowena's sleepy-sounding voice rang out from the other end of the line. "Who is it? Who dares awaken me from my slumber? Do you know

reverie as she answered, "Struck by lightning? The sun is already hanging high

bounded up in bed as her eyes widened. "Damn it, girl,

terrified. Although Charles had promised over and over again that Noelle would be alright, she was still worried. "How are you?" "I'm alright!" Tears welled up in Noelle's eyes when she heard the worry in

as you're okay!" Rowena's frayed nerves finally settled down. "But why are you only calling me now? I was so

that. "I just woke up, too. Charles said you were worried about

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

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

"Sure!"

so long talking on the phone that Charles was already done making breakfast by the time she

headed downstairs, and a glimmer appeared in her eyes. "It smells

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