Charles and Noelle had not expected Henry and Nancy to still be up. "Uncle Henry, Aunt Nancy, why are you still up?" Charles asked, surprised.

Henry grinned at them, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Back so late? Looks like someone had a date night."

Noelle let out an awkward laugh and quickly fetched slippers for Charles, then knelt to slip off her shoes.

Charles shot Noelle a look and said while changing his footwear, "We were just giving you lovebirds some alone time. I bet you wouldn't get a moment's peace at the Hoffman family's old house, right?"

Henry chuckled. "Look at you, acting like it's all for our sake." He was clearly delighted with Charles's consideration. "So, Noelle, did you have fun today?"

through her bag for a moment before pulling out a small box. "Oh, here's a little something Charles and I picked out for you while we were out today. It's nothing

hide her excitement, knowing it was from Noelle and Charles. She eagerly grabbed the box from Noelle's hands and gasped-it was a guardian angel charm.

prayed for this. Aunt Nancy, wearing this should keep you safe," Noelle explained as she cozied up next to Nancy. "I mean, it's all for a

appreciated not just the charm but also the

beside Henry. The uncle and nephew seemed to have their own world of topics to explore. Meanwhile, Noelle popped into the kitchen to whip

years, and this year's no different. I'll skip out on the fanfare this time

take a sip when Noelle handed him a steaming cup

giving Nancy her cup, Noelle turned to Charles and handed him one too. She looked at Henry with a curious titt of her head. "Uncle, aren't you going to the meeting? You're a big-time shareholder of

still part of the

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