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?"

Charles asked, a look 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

she said in despair, "I was knocked out yesterday, so how am I supposed

that aggravated Noelle. “Isn't that so? I wasn't even conscious, so it's

him of a toddler's stubbornness. He had

wash over her. "I was unconscious and had no idea

Noelle had a vexed look on her face as she got herself a bowl

did not say anything and merely glanced at Noelle with tender love 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 her, and she raised her head, meeting his

the couple to break their moment. “What's the matter?"

A layer of cold sweat formed on the back

spoke in a clipped tone. Then, his voice turned syrupy sweet as he got Noelle another bowl of oatmeal and said, "Eat up." Both

used the most painful methods he has, but