The Cherished Wife

Chapter 13

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Noelle gritted her teeth and turned to Sebastian, who gave her an awkward glance. She huffed, “Grandpa, I usually go along with your ideas, but not this. This is about who I spend. my life with, and I can’t afford to make that decision light! I don’t want a repeat of the Xavier disaster. That would just be… tragic.

Sebastian did not know what else to say. He had hoped that introducing Noelle to Charles. might ignite a spark, but with Noelle so against it, he could not push it. “Okay, okay, I won’t mention it again. But you should know that Charles is a great guy, and…”

“Grandpal” Noelle’s frown deepened. “If you keep this up, I won’t visit you again!”

Noelle cut off Sebastian, saying, “We should head out. It doesn’t feel right to leave Mr. Hoffman by himself in the living room,”

“You and your stubbornness…” Sebastian sighed, resigning himself to her will.

twinkled with a teasing glint as

said, his face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and regret.

ended up staying for a meal and spent the afternoon chatting with Sebastian, When Charles got a phone call,

of a romance movie. They looked like a perfect pair, and he

“Grandpa…”

chimed in, his eyes twinkling as he gave Noelle a smile that seemed to melt all resistance. Noelle’s brow furrowed slightly. For some reason, she was not a fan

smile, Noelle said, “I guess I’m in your hands

“No worries at all!”

farewell, Noelle and Charles descended the stairs together. Noelle was quick to part ways, however, saying, “Mr. Hoffman,