Chapter 282


    Noelle burst intoughter, giving Charles a yful re. “Is that really what they say?”


    “Yes!” Charles grabbed Noelle’s hand, his deep, dark eyes filled with sincerity. He gazed at her as if


    he wanted to see into her very soul.


    Noelle’s heart skipped a beat. There was an indescribable feeling washing over her. Just looking at


    him made her heart race uncontrobly.


    Coming back to her senses, she pulled her hand away from his. “I never knew you could be so


    cheeky!” Although she spoke teasingly, she felt a sweetness in her heart.


    She bowed her head and carefully tied Charles‘ tie, thinking that happiness could be so simple.


    Being with Charles wasn’t as hard to ept as she had once imagined.


    When she finished tying the tie, Noelle released Charles‘ hand. However, he immediately pulled her


    close, lifting her chin to look her in the eyes. “Now that you’re with me, you can put your trust in me.”


    Noelle’s heart started to pound irregrly. She tried to look away, but Charles held her chin firmly,


    making her look at him. “Okay?”


    Her face turned bright red as she averted her eyes, feeling awkward under Charles‘ intense gaze.


    Her heart was beating wildly, but Charles eventually let it go. Noelle sighed in relief and nodded,


    “Okay.”


    By the time they left, it was already eight o’clock. Noelle was eager to find a gift for Sebastian, and


    as soon as they reached the city, she tugged at Charles‘ hand to start shopping. Charles sighed and


    held her hand firmly. “Let’s eat first.”


    “But Grandpa’s gift…” Noelle bit her lip. “It’s alreadyte. If we wait until after dinner, the stores


    might be closed.”


    Charles insisted, “Dinner first. We can talk about the gift afterward.”


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    “But…” Noelle tried to protest but was interrupted by Charles. “If Grandpa knows we skipped dinner


    for this, he’ll scold me. Come on, if we can’t find anything tonight, we


    can look tomorrow.”


    Noelle had no choice but toply.


    Given thete hour, Charles took Noelle to Bamboo Grove House. Upon seeing Charles, the


    manager immediately approached them. “Mr. Hoffman, wee!”


    Charles gave the manager a nod. “Is the room avable?”


    “Yes. We’ve kept it reserved for you,” the manager replied. A beatter, he added, “Mr. Lennon and


    Mr. Smith are also here.”


    Charles raised an eyebrow, prompting the manager to continue, “Would you like to join them, Mr.


    Hoffman? Their room is next to yours.” After saying that, he nced at Noelle next to Charles.


    There was a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he said nothing


    more.


    Charles frowned slightly and looked at Noelle. She looked back at him, her hand twitching slightly in


    his. She was waiting for his decision.


    To be honest, the day had been overwhelming for Noelle. First, her grandfather found out about


    their marriage, and now, they might run into Peter and Sean. It had been quite a day.


    Though she felt it might be too soon, she did not mind meeting them if Charles wanted to.


    Charles noticed her hesitation and said, “No, another time. Please take us to our room.”