Her world was crumbling under the betrayal of her fiance and sister, spurred on by her parents’ favoritism, when he appeared before her. He was her guardian angel in her darkest hour. This man could change the Brookville city’s destiny with just a glance, yet he chose her. “"Marry me. I'll bring you unimaginable happiness!" After marriage: "Sir, her elder sister's been terrible to her!" “Get that agency contract signed and make my wife the boss instead!" "Sir, your grandfather is offering the lady money to leave you!" "Did she take it?" "Yes, but she claims it's not nearly enough!" "Well, then let's double it," he said, pausing thoughtfully. "Get the extra from Granddad." "Sir, everyone’s whispering about how she's not good enough for you!" "Well, they've got it wrong. It's me who strives to be worthy of her presence." As time went on, all of Brookville came to know of Charles Hoffman and the wife he cherished beyond reason, doting on her to the point of wild abandon. However, not a single one of them knew about that fateful summer day she leaped into his embrace under the rustling trees. In that moment, their love was sealed for eternity.
View MoreCharles gave Noelle a few more sips of water, stopping only when she protested that she could not drink any more. "Grandpa, did you happen to meet someone today?" he asked casually.At his words, both Sebastian and Noelle paused to look at him. Noelle blinked. "Meet someone? Who?"She glanced back and forth between Charles and Sebastian. "Grandpa, did you have a visitor at home?"Sebastian's expression darkened slightly as he stared at Charles for a long moment before shaking his head. "No one at all. An old man like me doesn't get many visitors. Besides you two dropping by now and then, who else would remember me?"His words sounded self-deprecating, but they were clearly a warning aimed at Charles. Sebastian knew Charles was sharp, but this was something he could not let Noelle find out.Charles narrowed his eyes slightly, understanding the message. "Grandpa, that doesn't sound right. You had so many brilliant students over the years. I don't believe they wouldn't come to see yo
Charles narrowed his eyes. "How can I not be nervous? This is your first pregnancy!""Alright, if we don't head up now, Grandpa will start worrying!" Noelle reminded him, urging, "Let's go!"Noelle moved to pick up the items, but Charles stopped her. "Just follow me."With a helpless smile, Noelle relented, letting Charles take the lead. Watching his back, she suddenly felt that life with Charles—simple and straightforward—seemed genuinely happy. Especially when he treated her with such care, holding her like she was precious, it made all the grievances she had endured at the Shaw family feel insignificant.When Noelle and Charles reached Sebastian's door, they saw it was already open. Noelle raised an eyebrow slightly. "Grandpa even left the door open for us?"She stepped inside but did not see Sebastian. Puzzled, she called out, "Grandpa?""Noelle, you're here!" May, who was still wearing an apron, emerged from Sebastian's room. She looked a little fatigued."May, where's Gr
Charles placed the gifts in the trunk and got into the car, only to find Noelle staring blankly at the large screen across the plaza. Her eyes were fixed on it, unblinking.Charles narrowed his eyes. "What's wrong?"Noelle snapped out of her thoughts. "You're back?""Mm." Charles nodded, glancing at the screen, which was now showing a different advertisement. "Were you bored from waiting? What were you looking at?""Nothing!" Noelle shook her head and withdrew her gaze, glancing at the backseat. "Did you get everything?""Yeah." Charles fastened his seatbelt and started the car. "I saw you staring at the screen earlier. I thought you were bored.""No, the screen was showing a trailer for a movie, White Night. I think it's coming out next month. Charlie, it feels like it's been forever since we've watched a movie. How about going to see it?""Sure." Charles nodded. "When it's released, I'll have Ronald book the tickets."Noelle curled her lips into a small smile, though uneasine
Charles stayed silent, so Noelle kept staring at him, wondering if she had forgotten something important. Could it be that Charles had known her for a long time and liked her all along? However, because she had always been in a relationship, he never approached her? "So, you've been paying attention to me this whole time?"Charles pressed his thin lips together, his eyes filled with amusement. Hearing Noelle's question, his smile deepened. "What's the matter? Are you just realizing how deeply I love you? Touched, are you?""Mm!"Noelle nodded seriously, "I honestly never expected it!" She was genuinely surprised to discover the depth of Charles' feelings for her."But when did you start liking me?"Ah, women. Once they became curious about something, they would not let it go easily. Noelle was no exception as she kept pressing Charles for an answer.Charles, however, refused to say. "Figure it out yourself. When you're sure, come and ask me again. Let's see if you get it right.
It was one thing for Charles to act out of character, but why were both Sebastian and Samuel behaving the same way?"It's no trouble at all! Pregnancy is exhausting, so you should rest at home during this period. Leave work if you can, and if there's anything you can't handle, Charlie will take care of it!" Now knowing about Noelle's pregnancy, Sebastian set everything else aside. "May has plenty of experience. I'll have her go to Phoenix Tree Residence to take care of you. She'll make sure you're well looked after!""Grandpa, that really won't be necessary!" Noelle was caught between laughter and tears, but Sebastian did not give her a chance to protest before decisively ending the call.Noelle stared helplessly at the now dark screen, then turned to Charles with a resigned expression. "That was Grandpa Sebastian on the phone."Charles nodded, indicating he had overheard. "So, we're going to his place tonight?""I don't think we have a choice." Noelle knew Sebastian's personali
The atmosphere in the car seemed to grow tense again. Noelle lowered her head and took out her phone. Seeing that Rowena was online, she exchanged a few words with her.Then, noticing a message in the group chat, she opened it and realized it was from a group chat Sean had created. To her surprise, another person had been added—Liliana!Noelle looked slightly surprised and raised an eyebrow when she saw that the person who added Liliana was Tania. "Does Tania also know that Liliana is back?""Yes." Charles nodded. "They were very close friends in university.""In that case, maybe Tania can help persuade her. I figure Liliana is someone who values relationships deeply, so she might listen to Tania!""You're quite clever." Charles could not help but curl his lips into a smile. Seeing Noelle like this, he shook his head in amusement.As they were talking, Noelle's phone suddenly rang. When she looked at the screen, she saw that it was her grandfather Sebastian calling. She quickly a
Noelle looked at Charles with a slight surprise on her face. Charles noticed and shook his head gently before reaching out to smooth her hair. Then, he started the car and drove away."Liliana did live with the Hoffmans for a while," Charles began to speak, his voice calm. "But because the Hoffmans didn't acknowledge her, her status there was very low."He paused, seemingly lost in thought for a moment. Then, he shook his head slightly. "Back then, when Sean came to see me, Liliana had been bullied and left stranded in a tree. Sean was the one who saved her. Maybe from that moment, Liliana started seeing Sean differently."Noelle nodded thoughtfully. "So, Liliana has quietly loved Sean for many years? But Liliana…""When Liliana was a teenager, she was sent away to live with her biological mother. For a long time after that, I didn't see her," Charles explained, his tone steady."When I left the country, I had no idea what happened between her and Sean. The next time I saw her was
Charles bit his lip. "Sean's already on the hunt for a bone marrow match, and I'll make sure Yankel gets here ASAP. Don't worry!""Hey, don’t fret anymore, okay? Bobby's a sweetheart, and he's got good luck on his side. When he's all better, just bring him to Phoenix Tree Residence, and we'll be one big happy family!" Noelle reassured Liliana with a gentle pat on her hand.Bobby must have been worn out because he dozed off while they were talking.Liliana lowered her voice, and once she saw Bobby was deep in dreamland, she signaled for the caregiver to come and look after him.Noelle grabbed Liliana's hand and steered her toward the door. "You've had a long day, so you've gotta be starving! Charles booked us a spot. Let's go grab a bite!"Liliana really felt like saying no, but Noelle had a knack for making it impossible to resist her.Liliana took a long look at Noelle and realized that despite her gentle nature, she had a magnetic pull and charm that no one could say no to. A
However, the girl vanished one day. Had she left town to have a baby?Sean's gaze softened, and he looked down, his hands balling into fists. "I'll make all her dreams come true," he vowed. He owed her that much, and he was afraid it was a debt he would carry forever.Liliana paused at the door to the hospital room, listening to Noelle spin tales for Bobby, whose eyes sparkled with excitement. He never let go of Noelle's hand. Liliana's heart warmed. Bobby had been her world these past few years, and she could not bear the thought of anything happening to him. That was why she had made the tough call to return to Brookville just in case the Canfields ever decided they wanted Bobby.Liliana's gaze grew heavy with worry. She would do anything to make sure Bobby got the happiness he deserved.Liliana inhaled deeply and swung the door open. "Hey, Noelle!" Noelle hesitated, unsure of what had been said outside, but Liliana's warm greeting told her everything was okay. Noelle's face
Autumn had painted Brookville in shades of gold and crimson when Noelle Shaw stepped off the plane. She grabbed her suitcase and walked out into the crisp air, a familiar sense of home wrapping around her.A whole year had passed since she left to pursue a corporate training program overseas, and now, she was back just in time.Her third anniversary with her boyfriend Xavier Harris was just days away, and she had been working nonstop to make it back early enough to surprise him.She hailed a cab and headed straight for Xavier's office. The moment she walked through the front doors, Alice, the receptionist, gave her a look of total shock. "Ms. Shaw? You’re back? Are you here for the CEO's engagement party?"Noelle's brow creased in confusion. "The CEO's engagement party? What are you talking about, Alice?""It's Mr. Harris's engagement party with your sister!""What?" Noelle's heart skipped a beat, and the happiness drained from her face. "Whose engagement party?"Alice seemed to
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