The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 848

Noelle suddenly understood. "So, it was the bodyguards you secretly sent who told you? But you arrived way too quickly!" She blinked in disbelief.

"I had barely sat down with Clarisse, and you were already busting in. Did you fly here or something?"

Charles chuckled softly. "That's right. I couldn't stand the thought of you getting hurt, not even a little. So I made sure to get to you as quickly as possible."

"Charlie, you're amazing," Noelle murmured, leaning against his shoulder and rubbing her cheek against his chest. "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself too. No matter who it is, I won't let anyone push me around."

Charles teased with a smile, "Really? I find that hard to believe. Every since I've been with you, have you ever given me a moment's peace?"

Noelle blushed with embarrassment. "You don't need to bring up the past! That was before. I mean from now on, nobody will be able to bully me."

"Alright, I'll believe you this time," he said indulgently.

Charles disappeared into his study to work while Noelle busied herself

day weighed on her mind. So many unexpected things had happened, leaving her feeling

background was already tragic enough. However, the Hoffman family's secrets ran far deeper than she ever imagined. It was hard to comprehend how Charles

the vegetables, her mind drifting back to her conversation with Clarisse. There was something odd about what Clarisse had said, but she could not quite pinpoint what it was. Also, Clarisse's hostility toward her felt strangely out of place. The more Noelle thought

in the living room. Noelle made her way over. "Aunt

motioned for her to sit. "What's the matter, Noelle?

No, it's

toward the stairs and knowing Charles was still in the study

I ask you

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Or the Hoffmans?" Nancy asked,

bit embarrassed. She sat upright and said, "It's nothing major. It's just...

composed. "What did she want? Did

with a shake of her head, "It's not that. It's just how she is. Whatever she