The Cherished Wife

Chapter 189

Noelle entered the kitchen and saw Charles busy cooking. She stood at the door for a while. Sensing her presence, Charles paused and asked, “Why aren’t you sitting with them?”

“We’re all just sitting around while you’re busy by yourself. Can you manage everything?” Noelle observed Charles for a bit, noticing his methodical approach to cooking. She watched for a while before asking. “Do you need any help?”

Charles‘ movements hesitated slightly and then he nodded. “Check on the stew. I had it on high heat. earlier. You can turn it down to a simmer now.”

“Okay!” Noelle walked over and took a sniff. “It smells great. What kind of stew is it?”

“Lamb stew,” Charles replied after a moment. “You were drugged yesterday. There’s probably still some residue in your system. Eating some stew will be good for you.”

Noelle smiled and nodded. “Alright. But what kind of drug did I take? I don’t remember anything. And about Winter…”

day. Given Winter’s usual behavior, she would either come to gloat or angrily confront Noelle after any incident. However, this time, Winter had been

it seemed. Especially since she could not remember much from yesterday, and Charles had not given her a full explanation. “Was it really Winter

eyebrow. “You’re only thinking

drugged, so my mind is a bit fuzzy.” After stirring the stew, she turned down the heat and leaned against the counter, watching

as mundane as cooking, he was a pleasure to watch. Mimicking his usual mannerisms, she tapped her fingers. “You said you rescued me yesterday. What do you think Winter

raised his eyebrow slightly. Then, with a smile, he said, “Isn’t it good that she’s

what

for me,” Charles directed Noelle as he continued. cooking. “Don’t worry about

feeling relieved not to be bothered by Winter. Still, something felt off,

the living room, a fierce battle was underway. Despite saying