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The Cherished Wife Chapter 695
"I think of you every single moment, every second. I wish I could fly to you right now!" Charles rarely spoke sweet words, but when he did, it could take anyone by surprise.Noelle could not help but laugh, her lips curling into a smile. "I miss you too, Charlie. It'd be a lie if I said I didn't. I miss you so much that I don't want to be apart from you, not even for a second!"Hearing Noelle's words melted Charles' heart and completely erased any thoughts of work. "Good girl," he murmured."Alright, since you're home now, and I'm home too, you don't have to worry. I just got back, and I'm all sweaty, so I'm going to take a shower," Noelle said, trying to sound upbeat. "You should rest early. Goodnight.""Goodnight," Charles replied as he ended the call. He stared at his phone, a sharp, intense look crossing his normally calm eyes. He tightened his grip on the phone and only loosened it after several moments.Afraid that she might want to cling to Charles even more, Noelle hung up
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Noelle practically flew into his arms, dropping everything she was holding as she threw herself against Charles.It was only when she felt his warm body that her racing heart finally settled. She clung to him like he was the most precious thing in the world, refusing to let go. She was afraid that if she did, he might vanish like a dream.Sensing her anxiety, Charles wrapped his arms around her, gently patting her back in a soothing rhythm. "It's okay, I'm here," he whispered."I'm not a dream. I'm right here by your side."Hearing his words, Noelle tightened her hold even more. "I know... I know it's really you. I can feel your warmth. But Charlie, why did you come?"She had assumed he was either asleep or busy with work at this hour. She never expected him to drive all the way from Phoenix Tree Residence in the middle of the night.The drive from Phoenix Tree Residence to her place took at least an hour, which meant Charles had left a while ago. There was not even a hint of chi
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Noelle gazed into Charles' eyes, feeling completely captivated and unable to move.Charles smirked when he saw her in this dazed state. He leaned in close, his warm breath brushing against her ear as he whispered, "Naturally, I came here to… do you."A shiver ran down Noelle's spine, her eyes widening in surprise. She pushed Charles away, blinking several times and swallowing hard.Seeing her reaction, Charles found it both amusing and exasperating. He reached out while playfully stroking Noelle's neck. "What are you doing? Normally, you'd be throwing yourself into my arms by now.""No way! You're so improper!" Noelle protested, her face turning a shade of red as vibrant as a boiled shrimp."You're usually somewhat of a gentleman. Maybe not exactly a refined gentleman, but at least not so—mmmph!"Before Noelle could finish her sentence, Charles silenced her with a kiss. She stared at him in shock as he claimed her lips, his tongue tracing the outline of her mouth.Noelle slowly
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"Yeah." Charles's eyes flickered with determination. "Don't worry, I won't let myself down, and I definitely won't let you down either."This matter was something that had to be resolved sooner or later. Before, he was not in a hurry because Noelle was not by his side. However, now that she was here and had become his wife, this obstacle needed to be cleared away.He intended to give her a life free of hindrances, a world without worries. He wanted to offer her a life of pure bliss, one that was filled with only him."I know, and I believe in you," Noelle said. She started feeling a bit tired and yawned.Charles looked down at her, then glanced at the time. "It's late. Let's sleep.""Okay." Noelle nodded but leaned in to kiss him softly on the lips before closing her eyes. "Goodnight, Charlie.""Goodnight, Nelly," Charles replied, watching as Noelle quickly drifted into a peaceful sleep.His gaze softened, and he gently lay her down, tucking the blanket around her.Just as he w
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Janet's people had been following Noelle, but they had not found anything suspicious about her. Every time, Noelle either went straight home after work or spent time with colleagues shopping or dining.She had absolutely no contact with Charles.The people tailing Noelle were assigned to Janet by the Bakers. Janet was aware of their capabilities and did not question their findings. As a result, over time, Janet's vigilance toward Noelle eased somewhat.However, every time she thought about Noelle's face, Janet still felt a pang of discomfort.Janet contemplated whether to find an opportunity to get Noelle out of Collosus Group, but now was not the right moment. Charles did not think highly of her, and if she made an issue over Noelle, who resembled Kelly, it might create a backlash.The more she tried to keep Charles away from Noelle, the more likely he would be drawn to her.After considering this, Janet decided to leave Noelle alone for the time being. However, when it came to
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Charles' attitude that day had said it all. He mentioned that he only came because of Samuel, but that old man meant nothing to Jade.He had been out of the picture for so many years that Jade barely thought of Samuel. Little did she know, Samuel actually knew someone as significant as Charles.As Jade thought about it, she felt increasingly resentful about this marriage. It was not Joseph's Frotconn that had elevated them. Rather, it was Joseph's family who had latched onto the Shaws.The Shaws might have seen better days under Samuel's leadership. Although Julian was not as capable as Samuel, the Shaws were still a wealthy family. They were unlike Joseph's family, which had only recently risen to wealth.Thinking about Winter's scandal with Charles, an idea suddenly popped into Jade's head, and it startled even her. Lost in her thoughts, she failed to notice Julian standing up, staring at her suspiciously. "What are you thinking about?" he asked.Startled, Jade's shoulders jer
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"Is that true?" Julian had been in the dark, so he was pretty shocked to hear about it. "How did you find out?"Jade let out a sigh. "It's all because of the recent drama." She knew something was up, so after overhearing Winter and Suzy that day, she did a little digging on Janet. Boy, did she get the surprise of her life! "Janet's had a crush on Charles since they were kids, but Charles has never given her a second glance.""Go on!" Julian leaned in, hooked. "I want to hear if it all ties together.""Okay, here goes!" Jade gathered her thoughts and laid out the whole saga for Julian. "And then there's Clarisse, who’s a real piece of work. I get why her brother likes Janet. She's his first love's daughter, but Clarisse is way too nice to Janet for no good reason. She even plotted against her own son for Janet’s sake! Years ago, when Charles visited Capiton, Clarisse slipped him a drug and then... she actually put Janet in Charles's bed. Can you believe it?"Julian's eyebrow shot up
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"They've crossed the line now. This mess is between the Bakers and the Hoffmans. What's it got to do with us?" Jade was fuming after piecing everything together. She could not believe how low the Bakers would stoop.Janet might not be a Baker by blood, but she was Milo's daughter and Charles's cousin, at least on paper. A cousin crushing on her cousin and pushing him into marriage was ridiculous. Now, they were dragging Winter into this mess!"No way. I can't let this slide. I won't let the Bakers get away with this. So what if they're from some fancy Capiton lineage? Anyone who messes with my Winter is going down.""Easy there. Don't rush into anything. We're not at the point of no return yet. It's probably best not to tick off the Bakers. Even Charles hasn't made a move on them, which means he's still playing nice for the sake of their reputation. If you go after them now, you're asking for a feud."What's the plan? Are we just going to let Winter keep getting slammed online? Tho
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"Sean, stop messing around. Let go of me first," Liliana tugged at Sean's arm, realizing how tightly he was holding her. "You're choking me."Only then did Sean loosen his grip slightly, though he still did not let her go. His forehead rested against hers, and he panted softly. "Liliana, do you remember what you said to me in the fire?"Liliana's face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away. "N-No, I don't remember. What did I say? I don't think I—mmph..."Before she could finish, Sean kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words with that one stubborn kiss.Liliana raised her hands and smacked Sean on the shoulder, trying to push him away. "Sea—mmph, what are you doing? Let me go..."She shoved him hard, and Sean stumbled back, clutching his chest. Liliana's face went pale, and she rushed over. "Sean, what's wrong? Are you okay? Did I hurt you somewhere?"Nonetheless, Sean took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her again. That feeling of holding her tightly
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Noelle raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."Then, she added, "That knot in Liliana's heart can only be undone by Sean."What happened back then had always been a shadow between the two of them. Noelle had noticed it these past few days. Though Liliana stubbornly claimed she no longer cared, she clutched her phone every single day, obviously waiting for a call.Liliana's social circle was small. Noelle and the others knew everyone she knew. Who else could she be waiting for but Sean?Charles furrowed his brows. "If Liliana can't have the best, then she's better off with nothing."Noelle could not help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I know you're still holding a grudge against Hayes and Savannah."Honestly, Noelle shared the sentiment. "Savannah really crossed a line with how she handled everything."Charles reached out and gently pinched Noelle's knuckles. "That's not what I meant."Noelle chuckled, exasperated. "I know."Outside, the sound of a car engine drew their attentio
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Sean shoved Hayes away. "Dad, if you're just like Mom and trying to stop me from being with Liliana, then don't even bother. If I can't marry Liliana in this lifetime, I won't marry anyone else."With that, Sean lay down decisively. Hayes frowned. "Sean, this isn't about what we want anymore. It's about Liliana and Charles now."Truthfully, Hayes did not have many opinions about Sean and Liliana's relationship. He was always too busy with the company to pay attention to such things. Even the events from four years ago were only now becoming clearer to him."If you insist on marrying her, I won't stop you. But from what I can see, the problem lies with Liliana and Charles."Sean's gaze sharpened as he clenched his fists. "That's impossible. Liliana already forgave me back when the fire happened. She promised that if we both made it out, she'd marry me."Hayes sighed. "Your mother… She misunderstood Liliana and said some harsh things. Just rest for now. Once you're better, we'll go
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Sean spat out a mouthful of blood. One hand gripped the bedsheet tightly, his gaze turning darker than ever."What do you mean by that? What do you mean she doesn't want to marry me? She promised me. She said that as long as I was willing to walk out of that fire with her, she'd be with me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me you're lying to me."Sean's bloodshot eyes locked on Savannah's. "Tell me."Savannah was momentarily stunned by the sheer force of Sean's gaze. This was the first time she ever felt fear in front of her own son. "Sean, I…""Where's Liliana?" Sean demanded."Sean," Hayes called out as he pushed open the door and stepped in. "That's no way to speak to your mother.""Then how should I speak to her?" Sean's voice turned icy."Did you know it was Joanna who drugged me nine years ago? And while I was under the influence, I forced myself on Liliana? I misunderstood her, and as a result, she had to hide in the countryside for years."Four years ago, it was me
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The operating room door swung open, and Liliana spun around. She saw Saxon step out. Not caring about anyone else’s opinions, she grabbed his hand. "Mr. Holt, how's Sean?"Saxon looked down at their hands, noting how soft and warm hers was. He met her eyes and nodded. "The patient is out of danger now. He should wake up by tomorrow."Hearing that, Liliana let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly fainted."Liliana!"Charles rushed over and wrapped Liliana in a tight hug, but his eyes quickly darted to Hayes and Savannah. "Now that Sean is safe, Sean's fate is no longer Liliana's concern, nor ours," he declared, speaking for the Hoffman family.With those words, Charles carried Liliana away. Saxon was tugged along by Linda. "Saxon, you should check on her. The young lady seemed off to me. She's been hiding her pain. Besides the wound on her shoulder, I think she breathed in a lot of smoke."Saxon's eyes shimmered for a moment. "Yeah, I'm aware."Liliana had been pushing through
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"Charles, you…""Stop it!" Hayes was taken aback by Savannah suddenly slapping Liliana. He did not particularly like or dislike Liliana, but she was part of the Hoffman family, and their family commanded much respect. Besides, Noelle was still Charles's wife, and they had to be careful about their actions.Hayes turned to Charles. "I'm sorry, my wife acted without thinking. But what in the world happened today?"Hayes had been told that his son was hurt, but he did not know the details. When he arrived and saw Liliana was there and injured too, Hayes and Savannah could not help but think that Liliana must be connected to Sean's injury.Charles gave a sharp look. "It was Joanna's doing.""Joanna? No, that can't be!" Savannah was shocked to hear the name Joanna, and she quickly objected, "Joanna is such a sweet girl, she couldn't possibly...""Oh, sweet indeed!"Liliana, who had been silent until then, finally spoke. She narrowed her eyes and stood up, ignoring the pain from her w
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"Liliana!""Get up quickly!" Liliana used all her strength to pull Sean up from the ground. "Can you walk?""Uh-huh!" Sean had been hit by a falling piece of wood on his leg when he tried to push Liliana out earlier. That was why he could not get out in time and could only hear Liliana's loud calls from outside.He had wished so badly for Liliana to leave quickly, but she had come back for him.Sean bit down hard and pushed himself up.Even if it was hard to walk, he had to try because Liliana wanted him to stand.Liliana slung Sean's arm over her shoulder, noticing his injury. Her eyes were red with tears. "Sean, hang in there. If we both make it out today, I'll forgive you. You can ask me to do anything.""Really?" Sean's eyes sparkled, and he smiled. "Liliana, I don't want you to do anything." In his heart, he added, ‘I just want you to marry me.’"The fire is licking at our heels, and you two are still dawdling," came Charles's icy voice from up ahead. In a flash, he was be
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"Sean, where are you? Didn't you just say you love me?" she cried out. "How can you leave me like this, saying you love me and then j-j-just giving up? What am I supposed to do now?"Sean, you took our child from me. How could you think I'd just forgive you? If you don't make this right, I swear I'll never forgive you," Liliana yelled outside, her voice filled with madness. Inside, the plant was engulfed in flames. Shaking from head to toe, Liliana's screams slowly turned into a whisper. She clenched her hands tight, staring blankly at the fire. "If you're gone, what's left for me here?""Liliana!"Charles rushed over and saw Liliana moving toward the flames. He grabbed her and pulled her back. "What are you doing?"Liliana looked up, dazed, and saw Charles. She quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Charles, please. I'm begging you. Help me save Sean, please!"Charles's brow creased as he looked at the fiery red inferno, his fingers tensing. "Liliana, the fire's too big. Sean mi
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Liliana shoved Sean aside and covered him with her body, taking a knife stab from Joanna. "Ugh..."Pain whitened Liliana's face, and blood dripped onto Sean's face. Reacting quickly, Sean rolled over, picked Liliana up in his arms, and seized Joanna's neck, twisting it hard until it cracked. Joanna's eyes bulged in disbelief as she stared at Sean."You..."She had not thought Sean would actually snap her neck. Her eyes were wide open, one hand clutching a knife, and the other holding a lighter.With her last breath, she tossed the lighter.A loud bang followed, and flames started to spread from that spot.Sean's eyes darkened as he carried Liliana and dashed for the exit. However, how could he outrun the swift spread of the fire while burdened with Liliana's weight?Liliana's eyes widened as she saw the flames creeping up behind them. She pushed Sean, urging him, "Go now, or it'll be too late!"However, Sean's eyes turned a deep red with emotion. "Liliana, I won't let go of you
