The Cherished Wife

Chapter 179



Noelle shook her head, unsure what she should say in response. When she looked up at Charles, she felt that he looked even better than he usually did. She also noticed that he had a perpetual grin on his face. “Are you in a great mood?"

Charles raised an eyebrow. "Should I be unhappy instead?"

That stumped her, and she did not have an answer for him. She pursed her lips as she pointed at his lips and then at hers. "Did something happen last night that I'm unaware of?"

A smile that reached Charles' dark brown eyes tugged at the corner of his lips. His smile was as warm and beautiful as springtime.

Noelle gave an involuntary shudder. Charles' smile was too beautiful for his own good. "Why are you smiling?"

"Did you forget what you did last night, Noelle?" Charles asked, a look of interest settling across his features as he balanced one hand on the dining table and drummed his elegant-looking fingers against the tabletop. The way he looked at her made her feel like there was nowhere she could hide. Noelle felt anxiety creep over her, and she did not like that feeling because it meant things were spiraling out of her control. She had regretted asking that question the instant it left her mouth. Why did she ask such a foolish question?

said in despair, "I was knocked out yesterday, so how am I supposed to remember

aggravated Noelle. “Isn't that so? I wasn't even conscious, so it's not like I could pounce on you,

eyebrow as he watched Noelle throw a temper tantrum that reminded him of a toddler's stubbornness. He had a rueful look on his face as he shook his head and said, "Whatever you

Noelle was stumped for words and felt embarrassment wash over her. "I was unconscious and had no idea what was going on!" She gave up arguing

it, Noelle had a vexed look on her face as she got herself a bowl

in embarrassment, almost burying her entire face in the bowl. Charles was tapping on the table while looking at her,

the matter?" Charles'

beat. A layer of cold sweat formed on the