The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 257

Chapter 257

Ronald shook his head quickly. “Nope. I’m all done with my report!”

Charles gave Ronald a look, and Ronald clamped his mouth shut, then blurted out, “Oh, I just remembered. I’ve got something else to do, Mr. Hoffman, Madam. I’ll be on my way!”

“Um…” Noelle, noticing Ronald’s rush, felt a bit puzzled. “I’ve cooked some food, Ronald. You can eat before you leave!”

Ronald stopped for a second, feeling sharp eyes on him. He straightened up and let out a goofy laugh. “Madam, you’re too kind, but I really have to run. I’ve got some urgent things to handle. Enjoy your dinner. I won’t keep you!”

Watching Ronald zoom off, Noelle paused, then turned to Charles and bit her lip. “Why did he rush off like that? Did you give him something urgent to do?”

Charles narrowed his eyes in thought, then stood up and waved Noelle over. “What’s up?” Noelle asked as she came closer. She glanced at the papers on the desk and raised her eyebrows. “Is this

Winter’s contract?”

handed her the contract. “Want

and started reading. She looked up, shocked, thinking she must have misread. However, even after checking

floor.

her face in disbelief. “I can’t be seeing this wrong!”

Charles teased, tucking a loose strand of her hair behind her

You’re seeing it right!”

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contract seems so unfair. How could she agree to it?” Noelle bit her

her.

been as close as sisters with Winter for so long, so she knew

smiled slyly. “It might seem unfair to you, but maybe not to her.” He took the contract from Noelle and led her out of the

dining table were all pretty plain. “I’ve noticed you coughing a lot lately,” Noelle said, a bit annoyed. “You won’t go to bed early, and you ignore me when I tell you to take your medicine. So, I guess I

a touch of warmth as he led