The Cherished Wife

Chapter 216



Noelle was supposed to visit Samuel in the hospital after they finished breakfast. Mr. Thompson had called with good news: Samuel was awake. Noelle was in a hurry to see him, but Charles gently pulled her back. "Hold on!"

Confused, Noelle asked, "What is it?"

"Let's go upstairs first," Charles said, putting away the dishes. He led Noelle to his study and handed her the contract from the day before. "This is yours. Go ahead and sign it."

Noelle hesitated. "Didn't I say I'd swap shares with you once mine were sorted?"

"Do you think you'll run into your parents on the way to see your grandpa?" Charles asked, getting right to the heart of the matter. Noelle's face tensed up a bit. She nodded, her smile tinged with a touch of sadness. "I suddenly feel like I'm not doing so great at this whole 'life' thing."

Charles gave her a reassuring grin. "You're making a smart move right now. Go ahead and sign it!" He wanted to make sure she got the best, even if she did not seem to care much about this gift he was giving her.

buzzed. It was Ronald on the line. "Mr. Hoffman, everything's ready. I'm sending it

email was already in his inbox. He quickly reviewed the document and found

was quick!" However, she then remembered how Charles always got things done fast. She skimmed the contract. It was all in her favor. She hesitated for a moment. "Are you sure about this? I

family? Since I'm your husband now, your problems are my problems.

heart warmed as

a second!" She hurried to her bedroom and grabbed the stocks certificate Samuel had given her. Then, she quickly drafted a document on her

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before he printed it

it.

will drop it off at the notary's office later. It'll be done in no time!" Charles was always quick when it came to getting things done. There was no