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.

was Jade. “Noelle, you

not want to deal with Jade, but she could not ignore family. Jade’s mention of the hospital

accident, and you didn’t even call. Now Grandpa’s sick. Are you going to pretend

Say that again!” Noelle was only thinking about her sick grandfather,

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

Noelle

when Noelle’s voice boomed through the phone. She froze for a second before blurting out, “City

Jade could say another word.

as 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

take Noelle’s side? She was not superior to Winter in any way, but they treated her like she was the most important person

she could barely breathe. She turned to Julian, who had not said a

made Dad so mad he ended up in the hospital?” Julian shot back, his eyes sharp.

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