The Cherished Wife

Charles's striking face loomed close, making her blink. She let out an awkward chuckle and touched her nose. "Charles, what's with the intense stare?"

A playful twinkle danced in Charles's eyes. "If you're so fond of kids, why don't we make one of our own?"

Make one?

Noelle's heart pounded a chaotic rhythm, and she blinked, her cheeks burning as she looked at Charles, particularly into those gorgeous eyes of his. She swallowed hard. "Well... I think it'll happen when it's meant to happen!" "So, my lady, are you saying you'd like to have one too?" Charles slid his arm around Noelle's shoulders, drawing her in.

Side by side on the bench, Noelle rested her head lightly against Charles's shoulder, peering up at his profile. "Uh..." Did she mean it? Maybe she had not considered it too much!

future kids being as sweet as him, her heart just melted. "Actually, that sounds pretty awesome!" However, Noelle then snapped out of her daydream. "Hold on. We were

over at the trio nearby, who really

be anything but Mr. Serious, but around Brandon and Tania, he's a

bit of a crush on Peter, huh?" Charles teased, arching an eyebrow as if to say, 'Do you think he's better than

without a dad is tough. I always wanted my parents' love and a family that's all about the joy."

pretty great, aren't they?" Noelle beamed, showing off the snaps she had just taken like they

yet?" Charles cut in with

it eats up so much data. Plus, I've shot a ton of videos. I should probably

slipped Noelle's phone into his pocket He then started toying with her delicate