"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?"

your little stomach handle it?" Charles playfully tapped Noelle's nose. "No more overeating from

"Don't change the subject. Who does Steven want to meet? Does it have

his head and handed Noelle a document. "Take a

knew the matter probably was not simple, but since Charles

found Nancy's number and dialed

surprised. Although Charles had grown up with her and treated her like his own mother,

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

and glanced at Henry, who was beside her, giving him a resigned

over for a visit," Charles said, pausing again.

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