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.”

heart started to pound irregularly. She tried to look away, but Charles held her chin

feeling awkward under Charles‘ intense gaze. Her heart

it was already eight o’clock. Noelle was eager to find a gift for Sebastian, and as soon as they reached the city, she tugged at Charles‘ hand to start shopping. Charles sighed and held her hand firmly.

lip. “It’s already late. If we wait until after dinner, the stores might

insisted, “Dinner first. We can

skipped dinner for this, he’ll scold me. Come on, if we can’t find anything tonight,

can look tomorrow.”

no choice but to

to Bamboo Grove House. Upon seeing Charles, the

gave the manager a nod.

replied. A beat later, he added, “Mr. Lennon and

Mr. Hoffman? Their room is next to yours.” After saying that, he glanced at Noelle next to Charles. There was a hint