The Cherished Wife

Sebastian's head shot up when he heard that, and he looked upset. "Noelle is acting out, and you're just going along with it? When do you plan to stop putting off the wedding? Don't tell me it's all Noelle's choice. Could Noelle still act this way if you didn't agree?"

Sebastian was still feeling upset from seeing Xavier and Winter earlier. Winter, his granddaughter, had always had everything she could ever want, including plenty of love. She did not need anything from him, but Noelle was different. She had always been treated differently, and that made Sebastian feel even more unhappy with the Shaw family and his own daughter, Jade.

Charles was not upset by Sebastian's words. He just nodded. "You're right, Grandpa. I haven't handled things well. But Noelle is worried that if people find out about our marriage, they'll start causing trouble for me," Charles explained calmly. "You know I don't care about that stuff, or else I wouldn't have chosen to marry Noelle. But I think she needs a little more time to adjust to everything."

Charles spoke at a steady pace, his confidence shining through. Sebastian, on the other hand, was getting impatient. "What if Noelle just won't listen? Her main issue isn't going away anytime soon. You can't change who you are."

"Grandpa, believe me, it won't be long," Charles replied in a calm yet firm voice. "I don't pick fights I can't win."

way of thinking and did not want to

a smile, Charles pulled out his

bumped into Xavier. He was blocking the doorway, staring

Xavier's stare, Noelle's face turned even colder.

his ground. "Noelle, we

nothing to talk about," Noelle snapped, making it clear she wanted nothing to do

Noelle know you still care about me. You're here at my wedding with Winter, aren't