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!"

smirked. "You seem

raised an eyebrow and pretended to be upset as she turned away. "You're overthinking

I can see it as clear as day, though." As he spoke, he tried to place Noelle's hand over

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

glanced at the piece of pork. Though reluctant,

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,

it's getting late. But Charlie,

with him at the Jones residence and keep him company. Unfortunately, this

I plan for us to celebrate New Year's there it's our first as a married

a professor, could not argue with him. However, inwardly, he could not help but think that Charles was not