The Cherished Wife

Chapter 205

Now that she understood Charles’s reasons, Noelle felt her frustration fade away.

Charles then sat down beside her, gently holding her hand on his knee. He cupped her face in his hands, and they looked into each other’s eyes, understanding each other without words.

Noelle’s heart raced a little. She looked away, but Charles gently turned her face back to him. “Trust me, okay?”

She nodded. “I trust you!”

Charles gave a small smile. “Time to eat!”

They both enjoyed their meal. When it was over, Noelle got up to clear the dishes, but Charles stopped her. “I’ll take care of it. We’re in this together, right?”

Feeling a warm glow, Noelle did not argue and stepped aside to watch Charles clean up the table and start washing the dishes.

Jade. “Noelle, you need to

Jade, but she could not ignore family. Jade’s mention of the hospital made her anxious. “What’s wrong?”

even call. Now Grandpa’s sick. Are you going

talking about? Say that again!” Noelle was only thinking about her sick grandfather, not Jade’s

fault!” Jade’s voice was angry and desperate. “What did you tell Grandpa? You made him

enough! Where’s Grandpa?” Noelle yelled. “I’m on my

through the phone. She froze

could say another word. Jade glared at

she grabbed Jade’s hand. “Mom, don’t stress yourself out. Maybe Grandpa’s just tricking us. There’s no way he’d do that. I can’t believe it!” However, deep down, Winter was fuming. Why did Noelle

maternal grandfather always take Noelle’s side? She was not superior to Winter in any way, but

either, but…” Jade was so mad she could barely breathe. She

you made Dad so mad he ended up in the hospital?” Julian shot back, his eyes sharp. “If anything happens to my dad, Jade, you and I are