Charles lifted his coffee mug in a toast. "Noelle's a bit clueless. She even planned a meet-up with you today."

"That's not true!" Noelle protested, though her voice was a whisper amidst Charles's commanding presence.

Charles gave her a sidelong glance, a look of mild reproof, and leaned in to whisper, "We'll talk about this when we get home." He then turned to Samuel with an easy smile. "Noelle's always had a knack for making coffee. Grandpa, is it the way you like it?" "It's not bad at all. I've spoiled her too much since she was little. If she steps out of line, just let me know!"

Charles's lips quirked up in agreement. "Will do!"

Noelle bristled a bit. "What could I possibly do wrong?"

eyes playfully. "Fetch us a pot of herbal tea, will

was trying to get her out of the room. Despite her irritation, she knew better than to try to keep secrets from Charles-he was too clever to be

nod, Noelle excused herself and

of coffee. "Grandpa, you know Noelle just as well as I do. Once she's got a question nagging at her, she won't let it go until she's got her answer-especially when it's something this

Samuel raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Did

hasn't said a word. I'm not about to pry until she's ready to

sigh, his gaze on Charles filled with mixed feelings. "I'm starting to regret letting Noelle marry you." A man like Charles was a free spirit and hard to rein in. Noelle would pay a heavy price

coffee cup down with a clink. "I've been with Noelle for six months now. Sure, I might

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