The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 778

Charles turned on the TV. Since it was still early, the two of them snuggled together to watch it. Noelle had already kicked off her shoes and curled up on the couch. When she saw Charles approaching, she patted the spot next to her.

Charles sat down, pulling Noelle into his arms and letting her rest comfortably. One hand held the remote while the other gently stroked her forehead. "Ronald has been with me for many years. If you ever need anything and I'm not around, just go straight to him." "Okay!" Noelle nodded cheerfully. She stretched out her right hand, admiring the shiny ring on her finger while feeling incredibly happy. "Charlie."

"Hmm?" Charles raised an eyebrow. "What's up?"

"I love you!" Noelle straightened up, then wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him there.

Charles smirked as he held her close, nuzzling her nose. "What brought this on, hmm? What do you want?"

"Nothing." Noelle blushed, lowering her head. She played with her ring and then reached for Charles'. "I just realized I love you even more now."

other to support himself on the couch. He whispered into her

could barely keep it in check. She clutched her chest and felt the wild thumping.

Charles raised

more, Noelle pushed him away and scooted to a safer distance. Covering

while, he

her. She had just realized how defenseless she was

could answer, Charles' phone rang. He glanced at her, and Noelle stood up. "I'll make us some tea. We had

headed to the kitchen. He narrowed

where are you?"

Chloe. Today was the Hoffmans' New Year's celebration and the true family gathering. Everyone was supposed to be there. However,