The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 655

"Cut it out!" Noelle ducked back into the bathroom to finish getting ready. When she emerged, she found a set of clean clothes laid out on the bed. They looked brand new, and she noticed the tags were still on when she picked them up. "Did you go out and buy me clothes this morning?" "Nope, Eloise did," Charles replied. "Get changed, okay?"

"Alright, alright!"

Charles led Noelle downstairs hand-in-hand, where the whole crew had already gathered. It was not just Steven and Eloise. Peter and Sean had swung by too, along with Ronald, Lareal, and Andrew.

The whole crew watched as Charles escorted Noelle down the stairs, and they could not help but smirk at his tough-guy act.

Sean was the quickest on his feet, flashing a harmless grin and sauntering over. "Noelle, how're you holding up? It was a long night, and Charles wouldn't let us see you once you fell asleep."

He dumped the blame on Charles without missing a beat. "You missed the drama. We were all freaking out over you last night."

Charles shot Sean a look that could freeze lava, and Sean clammed up quickly. "Anyway, Noelle, all that matters is that you're okay!"

Noelle could not help but giggle. "Mr. Smith, I'm all good. Thanks for your concern!"

Charles said, pulling Noelle

unless there's a crisis? I've got a place here too, remember? Let's not forget who

grin that did not quite reach his eyes, then turned to Ronald.

Hoffman. Andrew and

Hoffman's safety," Ronald said, standing ramrod straight. "The company's closed for the holidays, but Andrew and I aren't in the vacationing mood-we'd

kind of

to see everyone's eyes were on

et el

mind

hit the restaurant for some breakfast!" Eloise got up and moved

reassuring nod and gently patted Noelle's hand. "Go on and get some food.

to the restaurant. She threw a worried glance back at Charles, sensing that things were not as simple as they seemed. However, Charles was not spilling

it under control," Eloise reassured her as she laid out the silverware. "I

"Oh, and thanks a ton for picking out clothes for me so early in the morning. They're

happy to hear