The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 698

"Yeah." Charles's eyes flickered with determination. "Don't worry, I won't let myself down, and I definitely won't let you down either."

This matter was something that had to be resolved sooner or later. Before, he was not in a hurry because Noelle was not by his side. However, now that she was here and had become his wife, this obstacle needed to be cleared away. He intended to give her a life free of hindrances, a world without worries. He wanted to offer her a life of pure bliss, one that was filled with only him.

"I know, and I believe in you," Noelle said. She started feeling a bit tired and yawned.

Charles looked down at her, then glanced at the time. "It's late. Let's sleep."

"Okay." Noelle nodded but leaned in to kiss him softly on the lips before closing her eyes. "Goodnight, Charlie."

"Goodnight, Nelly," Charles replied, watching as Noelle quickly drifted into a peaceful sleep.

His gaze softened, and he gently lay her down, tucking the blanket around her.

Just as he was about to get up, Noelle's hand gripped his tightly. Charles sighed as he looked at her with a smile.

okay, I'm not leaving. I'm just

in her sleep, she did not want to let go of

radiated warmth and tenderness. He was completely enveloped in this gentle glow. His

body was wrapped around something warm, like a cozy heater. As she opened her

replied, his deep voice sounding especially alluring in the early

chest. "I thought you might've left, that maybe last night was just

assured her, taking her hand and placing it against his

and the strong, rhythmic heartbeat beneath it. It was so vivid, so real. Noelle

up," Charles said as he effortlessly lifted Noelle

let out a startled cry and quickly clung

drop you."

going to leave?" Noelle glanced at the clock. "It's getting late. What if

Charles reassured her. "You'll leave first, and once they follow you, I'll head

carried her into the