The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"Over here!" Charles waved her over. The scent had Noelle forgetting all about her staunch vow not to forgive a certain someone. She dashed to the table and burst into laughter at the sight of the soup. "How on earth did you know I was craving creamy mushroom soup?" She had been dreaming of soup the night before, but whipping up creamy mushroom soup was not exactly easy for them with their hectic schedules. Noelle would've rather spent her time working or sleeping. She never expected Charles to surprise her with the very dish Charles flashed a grin. "Take a seat. Becky brought over some homemade kimchi a while back, and today, it's the star of the show."

first thing in the morning.

"Becky?" Noelle's eyes sparkled. "Ronald mentioned she's from Lacindra, right? They're famous for their killer pickled radishes!" Chatting away, Noelle ladled out two bowls of soup and popped open the box. The rich scent of radishes hit her, and she could not resist exclaiming, "Wow, that smells amazing!"

"Eat up, we're running out of time."

"Got it!" Noelle nodded and started to eat with focus, but then she suddenly stopped and looked up. "Oh, I can't go with you today!"

Charles raised an eyebrow. "Why

Group, remember? She nearly caught us." The thought of the close call made Noelle uneasy. She might have been spotted if Charles had not distracted Janet at the last second. Noelle rambled on, oblivious to the shift in Charles's

silence. Puzzled, she looked

scared she'll find out, huh?"

a piece

blinked. "Yeah, I mean, Janet seems pretty intense. If she had caught me in your space yesterday, she wouldn't have let it go."

embarrassing?" Charles was clearly not pleased. "Noelle, are you that against people knowing

innocently. "Wow, Charles, I had no clue you were so touchy!" Charles's brows quirked up, his eyes narrowing into slits that flashed a warning. It was as if he was silently telling Noelle to tread

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