"Alright, I'll ask Aunt Nancy first." Charles then hung up the phone.

Noelle noticed his serious expression as she entered from the garden. "What's wrong? Is it something troublesome? From work?"

"No, nothing to worry about." Charles reached out and gently patted Noelle's head. "It's Mr. Fischer."

"What happened to Steven?" Noelle raised an eyebrow. "Wasn't everything fine with him last night?"

"He's fine, but he wants to see someone," Charles said, holding Noelle's hand as they walked to the living room. "Are you feeling better now?"

Noelle raised an eyebrow, smiling. "How did you know I was feeling unwell earlier?"

could tell. You ate so much in one go; can your little stomach handle it?" Charles playfully tapped Noelle's nose. "No more overeating

delicious." Noelle grumbled. "Don't change the subject. Who does Steven want

Charles shook his head and handed Noelle a document.

the matter probably was not simple, but since Charles said it was not

dialed it.

a surprise to get a call from you" Nancy sounded a bit surprised. Although Charles had grown up with her and treated her like his own mother, Clarisse was back and Charles was

been, Aunt Nancy?" Charles asked, hesitating briefly. "It's been a while since I last

him a resigned smile. "Well, I don't have much going on these

like to bring you over for a visit," Charles said,

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