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…”

usual behavior, she would either come to gloat or

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

only

her lip. “You said I was drugged, so my mind is a bit fuzzy.” After stirring

Charles was doing something 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

his eyebrow slightly. Then, with a smile, he said, “Isn’t it good that she’s not causing trouble? Or do

not what

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

bothered by Winter. Still, something felt off, but she

fierce battle

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