The Cherished Wife

Chapter 289

Reflecting on it, Noelle realized that during her time with Xavier, they had never done anything truly intimate that couples usually did.

She could not help but chuckle softly and shook her head, mocking herself for only now recognizing the issues in her relationship with Xavier after so long.

“What are you laughing at?” Charles noticed the melancholic expression on Noelle’s face. With one hand on the steering wheel, he gently squeezed her hand with the other. “Not interested in watching the movie?

Noelle shook her head. “No, I just suddenly remembered some things from the past and realized how foolish I was before.”

Charles raised an eyebrow, immediately sensing Noelle’s emotions. He patted the back of her hand. ” There’s no need to dwell on the past. Your present is much better.”

Noelle looked up, smiling softly. “Don’t worry about me. I was just having a moment of reflection.” She was very aware of her situation and feelings.

compared to before. “Are you really not going to tell me what

promised him that I would never let

a beat. Seeing Charles teasingly say these words, she felt a pang of discomfort. She looked down at

gentle voice reassured her, “That day

Noelle, Sebastian held a newspaper but couldn’t focus on reading a

soup. “Sir, this is the stew Ms. Noelle made for you. She

a pleased smile as he recalled how Noelle had pulled him aside to the balcony, eager to explain her relationship with

someone he had seen grow up. He knew Charles‘ character well. However, seeing his granddaughter so