The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 282

Noelle burst into laughter, giving Charles a playful glare. “Is that really what they say?”

“Yes!” Charles grabbed Noelle’s hand, his deep, dark eyes filled with sincerity. He gazed at her as if he wanted to see into her very soul.

Noelle’s heart skipped a beat. There was an indescribable feeling washing over her. Just looking at him made her heart race uncontrollably.

Coming back to her senses, she pulled her hand away from his. “I never knew you could be so cheeky!” Although she spoke teasingly, she felt a sweetness in her heart.

She bowed her head and carefully tied Charles‘ tie, thinking that happiness could be so simple. Being with Charles wasn’t as hard to accept as she had once imagined.

When she finished tying the tie, Noelle released Charles‘ hand. However, he immediately pulled her close, lifting her chin to look her in the eyes. “Now that you’re with me, you can put your trust in me.”

irregularly. She tried to look away, but Charles held her chin firmly,

awkward under Charles‘ intense gaze. Her heart was beating wildly, but Charles eventually let it go. Noelle

they left, it was already eight o’clock. Noelle was eager to find a gift for Sebastian, and as soon as they reached the city,

already late. If we wait until after dinner, the stores might

insisted, “Dinner first. We can talk about

tried to protest but was interrupted by Charles. “If Grandpa knows we skipped dinner for this,

can look tomorrow.”

choice

the late hour, Charles took Noelle to Bamboo Grove House. Upon seeing

a nod. “Is the

reserved for you,” the manager replied. A beat later, he added, “Mr. Lennon and Mr.

raised an eyebrow, prompting the manager to continue, “Would you like to join them, Mr. Hoffman? Their room is next to yours.” After saying that, he glanced at Noelle next to Charles. There was a hint of surprise