The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 779

"Charlie!" Chloe was taken aback by Charles' bluntness and sudden defiance. "You come back every year. If you don't show up this year, things at the Hoffmans will be a mess. Tell me, why-"

"There are plenty of people at the Hoffmans. Missing one member won't be the end of the world. Besides, it's not like those gatherings are worth attending. Alright, if there's nothing else, I'm hanging up." Charles' voice had gone cold. He ended the call abruptly and rubbed his temples in frustration. Just then, a steaming cup of tea appeared in front of him. Charles narrowed his eyes and accepted the cup.

Noticing his troubled expression, Noelle asked, "What's wrong?"

He shook his head. "Nothing, just some work issues."

"Charlie, don't lie to me. How could there be work problems at this time of the night? Was it a call from the Hoffman residence?"

Noelle already knew it was not hard to guess. She had overheard parts of his conversation. "You don't have to stay with me. You can go back if you need

firmly, turning off his phone

smiled faintly. "But what about

you. There will always be more gatherings like that.

still early." Noelle glanced at her watch. "It's only 10:30 pm. Isn't it

fireworks will be lighting up the sky. Ours might get lost in the mix.

laughing. "Wait! Let's put on warmer clothes first.

up in a soft lavender sweater, which made her look

off the fireworks in

up at the glass rooftop. "What do you think it would feel like to watch the fireworks from up there?" Charles followed her gaze and

her hands, her sparkling eyes even more enchanting under