The Cherished Wife

Noelle thought she would need to spend the new year by herself this year. She did not expect Charles to spend it with her. How could she not be overjoyed by that fact? "But this reminds me of something."

"What is it?" Noelle blinked as she leaned back into her seat. "What's going on?"

"We haven't met your maternal grandfather yet, have we?"

"Oh, right!" Noelle clapped a hand to her forehead, an aggrieved expression on her face. "I would have completely forgotten if you hadn't reminded me. I always spend this time of year with him, but everything that's happened recently has made me completely forget about it." Noelle sounded guilty. "Do you think he'll be mad at me because of how long I haven't called him?"

"Nope!" Charles said as he gently pinched Noelle's nose. "He would never be mad at you."

food for the last few days because Noelle would be visiting. However, after a few no-shows, he felt slightly miffed. However, the old man felt too embarrassed to express his feelings, so he decided to wallow in self-pity like a young child instead

to May complain about

eyes. "Gosh, alright.

Sebastian's house, Noelle and Charles first stopped

Sebastian had been eavesdropping

she spoke to Noelle over the phone, and his previous gloomy mood immediately vanished upon learning the little rascal had finally thought of visiting him. He jovially bade May to prepare several more dishes, as he would not allow his little princess

Sebastian's voice booming through the house "Hurry up! Why are you moving so slowly? Noelle and Charles won't have anything to eat when they

smiles before knocking on

opened the door and saw Noelle, he replaced the smile on his face with a stern expression. He glared at Noelle. "You ungrateful little brat!