The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 767

Charles lifted his coffee mug in a toast. "Noelle's a bit clueless. She even planned a meet-up with you today."

"That's not true!" Noelle protested, though her voice was a whisper amidst Charles's commanding presence.

Charles gave her a sidelong glance, a look of mild reproof, and leaned in to whisper, "We'll talk about this when we get home." He then turned to Samuel with an easy smile. "Noelle's always had a knack for making coffee. Grandpa, is it the way you like it?" "It's not bad at all. I've spoiled her too much since she was little. If she steps out of line, just let me know!"

Charles's lips quirked up in agreement. "Will do!"

Noelle bristled a bit. "What could I possibly do wrong?"

"Fetch us

room. Despite her irritation, she knew better than to try

a slight nod, Noelle excused herself and stepped

twinkled with mirth before he turned to Samuel, his face turning serious as he poured another cup of coffee. "Grandpa, you know Noelle just as

too?" Samuel raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Did

to pry until she's ready to talk. But since she's come to

gaze on Charles filled with mixed feelings. "I'm starting to regret letting Noelle marry you." A man

I am?" Charles challenged, setting his coffee cup down with a clink. "I've been with Noelle for six months now. Sure,

she hangs out with. How do you think I caught on?" He leaned in, eyes searching Samuel's. "I started digging a few months back. It's pretty clear someone's gone to great lengths to keep Noelle's past