A warmth spread through Noelle’s chest, though she tried to sound annoyed. “Really, what will people think, seeing me in here like this?”

“It’s either the cart or the hospital. Take your pick!” Charles challenged her with a choice.

Noelle’s mouth opened, but no words came out. She chose to remain silent.

Sometimes Charles could be so overbearing, Noelle thought. However, in a strange way, his assertiveness was kind of endearing.

Noelle knew Charles was only fussing over her because of her sprained ankle, and she realized that not every guy would be so thoughtful. She bit her lip and sat still in the shopping cart, twiddling her fingers. She was grateful, indeed, but she was also an adult, and being carted around by Charles was just plain

weird.

a smile creep into his eyes, a fond grin that made everyone else around wish they had someone to look at

the other, Charles noticed Noelle giving herself a little pep talk before she finally peeked up at him. “Need

have a few things to pick up,” Charles replied, glancing down at her. Noelle, all curled up inside the cart with those big, doe eyes staring back at him, brought back memories of

After he moved away from Brookville, however, he could not take the dog with him, and he later found out

Noelle caught the shift in his mood

reached out and

an annoyed look; however, her irritation

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zooming along with the shopping cart, darting across the walkway. Everyone around them stopped to watch the two grown–ups

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