The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 189

Chapter 189

Noelle entered the kitchen and saw Charles busy cooking. She stood at the door for a while. Sensing her presence, Charles paused and asked, “Why aren’t you sitting with them?”

“We’re all just sitting around while you’re busy by yourself. Can you manage everything?” Noelle observed Charles for a bit, noticing his methodical approach to cooking. She watched for a while before asking. “Do you need any help?”

Charles‘ movements hesitated slightly and then he nodded. “Check on the stew. I had it on high heat. earlier. You can turn it down to a simmer now.”

“Okay!” Noelle walked over and took a sniff. “It smells great. What kind of stew is it?”

“Lamb stew,” Charles replied after a moment. “You were drugged yesterday. There’s probably still some residue in your system. Eating some stew will be good for you.”

Noelle smiled and nodded. “Alright. But what kind of drug did I take? I don’t remember anything. And about Winter…”

she would either come to gloat or

since she could not remember much from yesterday, and Charles had not given her a full explanation.

“You’re only thinking

bit fuzzy.” After stirring the stew, she turned down the heat and leaned against the counter,

“You said you rescued me yesterday. What do you think Winter will do now? Knowing her, she’ll

he said, “Isn’t it good

what I

me,” Charles directed Noelle as he

be bothered by Winter. Still, something felt off, but she

living room, a fierce battle was underway. Despite saying earlier it was

found Sean too arrogant and annoying when

cards and the loser had