Charles' eyes flickered, and he gently played with Noelle's hand. "You know, you're too smart for your own good. Nothing can be hidden from you. I thought it might be nice to see you a little jealous or upset.

"But here you are, always figuring everything out. Maybe you shouldn't be so clever all the time. Otherwise, even if I wanted to fool you, I wouldn't stand a chance."

"Fool me? Why would you ever need to deceive me? Is there something you'd want to lie about?" Noelle tightened her grip on Charles' restless hand. "You wouldn't dare lie to me, would you?"

"Alright, alright. Enough teasing." Charles chuckled, letting Noelle hold his hand.

Not satisfied, Noelle squeezed harder. Though she thought she was using all her strength, it barely fazed Charles. Annoyed, she dug her nails into his hand. "Start talking."

It's just that the Bakers seem to be getting impatient, and I

to make Janet target Winter? And in

let it

it's a good idea. I'm not the kind of

If she kept letting others hurt her, she would only end

in approval. "I'm glad you understand. That's exactly why I was so

you saw this potential in me

nodded with a smile, tapping her nose.

now that I know about this, is there

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