The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 287

After Noelle left with the thermos, Charles turned his gaze back to Sebastian’s piercing eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through one’s soul.

Charles smiled calmly, unfazed by the intense scrutiny. How about a game of chess, sir?”

Sebastian snorted but stood up nonetheless. “Fine. Let’s go to the study.”

Charles followed Sebastian, his smile unwavering. Despite his age, Sebastian was still spry, moving with a youthful vigor. Once they reached the study, Charles easily found the chessboard and set it up, waiting for Sebastian to join him.

Sebastian glanced at Charles. “Don’t think that just because Noelle spoke up for you, I’ve forgiven you. Noelle is my granddaughter, and I know her temperament well.”

pieces. “I’ve always known of your skill

Noelle to you, you didn’t show much interest. I could tell you weren’t

first piece, his

smiled and picked up another black piece, playing with it between his fingers. “With all

piece on the board and continued, “My feelings for Nelly happened suddenly, but for Nelly,

was taken aback by Charles‘

for significant achievements. Charles had always been someone who acted without making a fuss, yet he always

involved in another relationship at the time and had

was not one to force matters, and he had let it

If he had not found out by chance, he would still be in the dark. Though both Noelle, his beloved granddaughter, and Charles, his prized student, were dear to him, Sebastian could not help but feel some anger. Hence,