The Cherished Wife

Charles squinted, but he kept looking at Noelle as if he did not even notice Xavier standing there. Xavier felt awkward but did not know what to say.

Noelle felt the tension in the air. "Mr. Hoffman, what brings you here?"

Charles gave her a small smile. "I was just talking to Sir Shaw, and he mentioned you." He did not exactly answer her question, but Noelle got the hint. "You're friends with my Grandpa? He just called me to come over."

"Really? Shall we go together?" Charles asked. Noelle nodded eagerly. "Yes, let's go!"

As Noelle was about to leave, Xavier could not hide his disappointment. "Noelle!" he called out. "You said you'd talk to me!"

Noelle's brow furrowed. She could not believe that even with Charles there, Xavier still would not back down.

what was going on, he looked straight at Xavier and said in an icy voice, "If I'm not mistaken, isn't today your wedding to the Shaw family's daughter? Yet here

not have to get loud to be in charge. When he raised his voice just a little at

a weird jolt in his heart. Something felt off, but he could not

over at Charles and Noelle. They were not standing too close or too far apart. Noelle looked really small next to Charles, yet

want to admit

if the groom was missing from his own party. Ms. Shaw, are you ready to head back?"

my grandpa

grandfather is there too," Charles said, his icy voice warming up a little. "They're so good at chess. They make me feel like a total

Hoffman, you're too humble. My Grandpa and Granddad just play for

look the part. Did your dad invite me here