The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 203

Chapter 203

Chapter 203

“Really? What did you write in that note?” Charles asked with a light laugh, teasing her because he was in a good mood. “Tell me!”

“Uh, do I have to say it?” Noelle’s cheeks turned pink as she thought about the name she had written down. It was one thing for her to look at it, but the

idea of Charles seeing it made her squirm.

“If you won’t say it, then you didn’t write anything!” Charles said, sounding let down. “You don’t even want

to lie to me now?”

“I…” Noelle felt like crying, but no tears came. She had not expected Charles to be so difficult. “I really did write something down. Oh, please, can we drop this? Don’t you have work to do? And… just because you’re the boss, it doesn’t mean you can slack off! How are you supposed to be a good role model for your employees like this?”

Charles laughed. He could almost picture Noelle’s flustered face, but he knew she got embarrassed easily, so he decided to let it go. “Okay, we won’t talk about that anymore.”

let out a relieved breath when Charles moved on from the topic. “So, did you need me for

“What do you

surprised and bit her lip. “You called just to ask me about dinner? That’s not a good use of your time!” She did not know what

work.”

got some free time right now, and…” he paused. “I’ve been thinking

turned a little pink. She held her cheek with one hand. You’re so… Well, I–I

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pumpkin pie tonight. What else

“Meatloaf.”

“And?”

“Mashed potatoes.”

“Anything else?”

“Barbecue ribs!”

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laughed softly. “You’re in the mood for some pretty rich food today, huh? Are you sure you don’t want some steamed

with that? Do you have a problem with it?” Noelle, remembering how Charles had been teasing her, boldly teased him back.