The Cherished Wife

"It's their wedding anniversary," Charles said with a grin. "Aunt's not feeling too great, so Uncle doesn't want to take her out. They're keeping it low-key at home. Let's not crash their cozy date night."

Uncle Henry, Charles's uncle, was notorious for spoiling his wife Nancy rotten. Even after over twenty years of marriage, his love for her had not faded one bit. Charles could not help but admire their relationship. Noelle had not known Henry and Nancy for very long, but she had gotten to know them well ever since the couple moved into Phoenix Tree Residence. She had witnessed their unwavering support and devotion to each other.

With Nancy's health on the rocks, Henry had been her pillar of support, giving her his undivided attention. It was a rare kind of love, and Noelle was relieved that Nancy had Henry by her side.

"Okay, we'll grab dinner out today," Noelle decided. It was Henry and Nancy's anniversary, after all, and she and Charles would not dream of intruding. That just would not be cool. "I'll meet you after work! You're not stuck with overtime tonight, right?"

"Nope, I'll clock out early," Charles replied, his eyes twinkling with affection. "It's up to you-dinner or a movie? Work's been crazy lately, and it feels like forever since our last real date."

her breath, "We're already married, but you're still acting like we're dating." Charles overheard and chuckled, shaking his head. "Okay, bye! You've got things to do!" "Yeah, I can't

laugh escaped her. Arya caught the tail end of Noelle's amusement as she was strolling by and could not resist teasing, "Hey Noelle,

paused, biting her lip with a

got a boyfriend now? No way!" She had only been

her phone aside and faced Arya with a playful challenge in her eyes.

lined up. Arya was just

keeping it a secret that her 'boyfriend' was actually Charles, the big-shot boss of Collosus