The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"Your parents?" Nancy asked, looking up at Charles.

However, Charles appeared calm and indifferent, as if he truly never considered telling them.

Nancy understood and decided not to press further. "You brat, you didn't mention your marriage on the phone earlier. Your Uncle Henry and I came empty-handed, and this is our first time meeting..." "Aunt Nancy, my name is Noelle Shaw. You can just call me Noelle," she smiled.

"Oh, Noelle." Nancy noted how Noelle behaved with grace and poise. Most importantly, Nancy could tell Noelle was genuinely pleasant and had treated them with respect, neither too humble nor arrogant.

Plus, she seemed attentive to Charles as well, her eyes often following him. "Charlie, your Uncle Henry and I are meeting Noelle for the first time, and we didn't bring anything-that's just not right!"

"It's not a problem, Aunt Nancy," Noelle reassured her without any concern. "Actually, Charlie has wanted to introduce me to you for a while, but I felt the timing wasn't right before, so I declined. I hope you're not upset."

"Noelle's right. We're all family, so there's no need for gifts. Aunt Nancy, you must be tired from standing; let me help you sit down," Charles said as he guided Nancy to a seat.

Though Henry had not said much during the visit, his perceptive eyes observed Charles and Noelle carefully, along with Phoenix Tree Residence. He then nodded in satisfaction.

would prefer, Uncle Henry, so I made tea similar to what Charlie likes. Aunt Nancy, since your health isn't the best, I brewed a gentle honeysuckle

how thoughtful," Nancy replied, taking a sip before setting the cup down. She

me," Noelle replied, delighted to

decorate Phoenix Tree Residence?" Henry asked Noelle while surveying the

and Nancy seldom visited. Henry had come by a few times when Charles had first purchased the

it felt cold, heavily reflecting Charles' personal style. This time, while the changes were subtle, Henry could sense a newfound warmth. Noelle hesitated

blushed a little. "It

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doing. Charlie's

but I felt the white curtains were

also like's traditional paintings, so incorporated that

well."

nodded approvingly. "You understand

married, we didn't