The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 179



Noelle shook her head, unsure what she should say in response. When she looked up at Charles, she felt that he looked even better than he usually did. She also noticed that he had a perpetual grin on his face. “Are you in a great mood?"

Charles raised an eyebrow. "Should I be unhappy instead?"

That stumped her, and she did not have an answer for him. She pursed her lips as she pointed at his lips and then at hers. "Did something happen last night that I'm unaware of?"

A smile that reached Charles' dark brown eyes tugged at the corner of his lips. His smile was as warm and beautiful as springtime.

Noelle gave an involuntary shudder. Charles' smile was too beautiful for his own good. "Why are you smiling?"

of interest settling across his features as he balanced one hand on the dining table and drummed his elegant-looking fingers against the tabletop. The way he looked at her made her feel like there was nowhere she could hide. Noelle felt anxiety creep over her, and she did not like that feeling because it meant things were spiraling out of her control. She had

I supposed to remember anything?! I don't remember anything, and I bet

a chuckle, and that aggravated Noelle. “Isn't that so? I wasn't even conscious, so it's not like I could pounce on you, could

temper tantrum that reminded him of a toddler's stubbornness. He

over her. "I was unconscious and had no

look on her face as

in his eyes. She lowered her head in embarrassment, almost burying her entire face in the bowl. Charles was tapping on the table while looking at

break their moment. “What's the matter?" Charles' voice immediately turned several

of cold sweat formed on the back of his neck as he gulped. “Am

of oatmeal and said, "Eat up." Both Noelle and Ronald marveled at Charles' ability to switch between being sweet and frosty so seamlessly. Then,

Hoffman. Mr. Smith has already used the most painful methods he has, but that person is extremely