The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 776

"Grandpa!" Noelle's face flushed with embarrassment. "Why are we talking about this during dinner?" Despite her words, she looked eagerly at Charles.

Charles smiled and said, "Once things settle down, I plan to make my marriage to Nelly public."

Sebastian smiled with satisfaction. "Good!"

Noelle lowered her head and took a few bites of her food, which now tasted sweet to her.

Suddenly, a warm sensation brushed past her knee. Looking down, she noticed Charles' restless hand roaming her leg.

She frowned slightly and swatted his hand away before shooting him a glare. "Behave yourself!"

Charles smirked. "You seem happy."

pretended to be upset as she

As he spoke, he

were both watching them intently. Feeling both embarrassed and annoyed, she slapped Charles' hand away. "What a smooth talker you are. Focus on your meal!" she scolded him, then placed a piece of pork

at the piece of pork. Though reluctant, he dutifully swallowed it

a few games of chess with Sebastian. Later, the family sat in the living

Charlie, are you planning to go to the Hoffman residence

if Charles left, Noelle would stay with him at the Jones residence and keep him company.

I are married, Phoenix Tree Residence is our home. Tonight, I plan for us to celebrate New Year's there it's our first as a married couple, and I

so confidently that even Sebastian, a professor,

help but think that Charles was not giving him much

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was still

I'll come to see you on New Year's to give you my best

said with a sigh, though he was unable to stay upset. He