The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 667

Ronald breathed a sigh of relief. Maybe Charles was not going to make a big deal out of it.

It turns out Ronald was right. Charles was not looking to make a fuss, considering the situation's urgency. Charles pocketed his phone and glanced over at Noelle. The stew had just been served, its surface not yet bubbling. Noelle watched the pot with a look of longing and impatience, its fiery red contents promising a spicy kick. Noelle noticed Charles had ended the call and curiously asked, "What's up? Aren't we on a break right now? Why are you still trying to reach Ronald?"

"Oh, it's no big deal!" Charles replied. He could not help noticing Noelle fidgeting with the silverware in her right hand, looking like she could not wait to dig in. Feeling a bit self-conscious when she caught Charles's gaze, Noelle sheepishly pulled her hand back. However, Charles was quicker. He caught Noelle's right hand, his dark eyes locking onto hers. He seemed captivated, inspecting her fingers as if they held some secret.

Noelle, puzzled and slightly amused by his intense focus, tapped on the hand that Charles held. "Hey, why are you dilly-dallying? The stew's ready! It might even be overcooked by now. Let go, will you?"

Charles's eyes narrowed, a storm brewing in their depths, before he finally nodded. "Yeah, it's time to eat. Dig in!"

her hand. Noelle was left wondering about his odd behavior, but before she could dwell on it,

inside. She was touched by Charles's gesture, and the

in comfortable

was

the nearby mall, prompting Noelle to blurt out, "Since when did you start liking the

and grabbed Noelle's hand to pull her closer. As he did, he could not help but notice her fingers.

a stroll and maybe do

stepped into the jewelry section on the third floor. She trailed a half step behind Charles, who had not released her right hand. Glancing down at her hand again, a subtle smile crept onto her

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