Charles frowned slightly. How could he not be aware of everything Noelle was saying?

He was not mad, just a bit frazzled by how Noelle was handling things. Or maybe it was not about Noelle at all, but the way things out of their control had barged in, shattering the calm between them. "Do Janet's hangouts with us bug you?" Charles asked, locking eyes with Noelle.

Surprise flickered in her eyes before she masked it with a grin, resting her chin on her hand as she mulled over his question for real.

Pretending she was not upset would be a total lie. Legally, she was Charles's wife, which should mean something. However, hardly anyone knew they were together, and Charles's mom was all about Janet, practically trying to snatch him away. Nobody would be cool with that, acting like it was all fine and dandy.

in question was Charles's mom. That made it even trickier to speak

I admit it's getting to me, would you think I'm just stirring up drama?" Noelle nibbled on

at Noelle's words like an iceberg surrendering

in

you're bothered by it!" He flashed a quick smile. "If it bugs you, I'll have Janet

her lips together. She knew she could not just kick Janet out-she was Clarisse's niece, after all. If Charles sent Janet packing, it would only add

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