The Cherished Wife

"Grandpa!" Noelle's face flushed with embarrassment. "Why are we talking about this during dinner?" Despite her words, she looked eagerly at Charles.

Charles smiled and said, "Once things settle down, I plan to make my marriage to Nelly public."

Sebastian smiled with satisfaction. "Good!"

Noelle lowered her head and took a few bites of her food, which now tasted sweet to her.

Suddenly, a warm sensation brushed past her knee. Looking down, she noticed Charles' restless hand roaming her leg.

She frowned slightly and swatted his hand away before shooting him a glare. "Behave yourself!"

"You seem

pretended to be upset as she turned away.

though." As he spoke, he tried to place Noelle's hand over his

glanced up and saw that Sebastian and May were both watching them intently. Feeling both embarrassed and annoyed, she slapped Charles' hand away. "What a smooth talker you are. Focus on your meal!" she scolded him,

the piece of pork. Though reluctant, he dutifully swallowed

May clean up in the kitchen while Charles played a few games of chess with Sebastian. Later, the family sat in the living room for a while. As it grew late, Noelle

But Charlie, are you planning to go to

Charles left, Noelle would stay with him at the Jones residence and

Nelly and I are married, Phoenix Tree Residence is our home. Tonight, I plan for us to celebrate New Year's there it's our first as a married couple, and I want to spend it

not help but