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.

his study to work while Noelle

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

secrets ran far deeper

washed 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 about

Nancy sitting in the living room.

warmly and motioned for her to sit. "What's the matter, Noelle? You've seemed distracted ever since you and Charlie came back. Did something

No, it's

the stairs and knowing Charles was still

can I ask you

Ve

about Charlie? Or the Hoffmans?" Nancy asked, perceptive as

"It's nothing major. It's just... Charlie's mother spoke

Nancy's expression darkened slightly, though she remained composed. "What did

is. Whatever she said, don't take it to heart. Both your