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.

really not

I promised him that I would never let you down.” He squeezed her hand, adding,

pang of discomfort. She looked down at his slender hand holding hers, feeling

voice reassured her, “That day will never

a newspaper but couldn’t focus on reading a single

a bowl of soup. “Sir, this is the stew Ms. Noelle made for you. She insisted that you drink

pleased smile as he recalled how Noelle had pulled

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