Chapter 279
The Cherished Wife
Chapter 279
Charles was a sweet talker, and Sebastian was not an unreasonable man. He knew his limits, and
after all, this was Charles, his former student.
He knew what sort of character Charles possessed. Otherwise, he would not even have bothered
introducing him to Noelle a couple of months before. Back then, he had hoped a relationship would
blossom between the two and only stopped willing it to happen when Noelle refused.
He was not expecting Charles and Noelle to become an item of their own accord after he gave up
trying.
When he heard the respectful way Charles spoke to him, all the anger Sebastian previously felt
completely dissipated. However, he felt the need to put on an act.
âHmph, donât think this sweet talk can fool me! Iâm telling you, youâd better provide me with a proper
explanation. Iâm sure you know the kind of temper that have!â
âOf course, I will, sir. Iâm sure you know the sort of character I am, sir!â Charles finally managed to
cajole Sebastian.
He glanced at Noelle before adding, âGrandpa, since Noelle and I are already married, when would
you like to have an official meeting?â Charles was extremely detailâoriented. âThough youâre my
teacher, my current identity has still changed since Iâm now Nellyâs husband. I think it requires a
formal meetâup.â âYes, thatâs a must!â Sebastian marveled to himself at how Charles had thought of
everything and felt even more gleeful when he thought of the fact that the old coot from the Shaw
family did not yet know of Charles and Noelleâs marriage. âIf thatâs the case, why donât you two drop
by when youâve got the time?â
âAlright!â Charles chuckled. âIâm available tomorrow. What about you, Grandpa?â
âLetâs set it for tomorrow, then!â
After deciding on the dates, Sebastian spoke to Noelle again briefly before he hung up the phone,
satisfied.
Noelle heaved a sigh of relief before giving Charles a vexed look. âAre we really going to meet
Grandpa tomorrow?â
To be honest, she was not that yet. She was flustered when she heard Sebastianâs questions just
now.
Compared to Noelle, Charles seemed much more at ease. He reached a hand out to gently stroke
Noelleâs forehead before ruffling her hair.
Upon noticing how at ease Charles seemed, Noelle could not help but wonder if she was making a
big deal out of nothing.
She thought of the fact that Charles had been her grandfatherâs favorite student and decided that it
was unlikely he would cause Charles any trouble. However, she still felt overwhelmed when she
thought of the fact that she had to meet her grandfather and explain things to him the next day.
âCome on, why are you worried when Iâm not?â Charles patted Noelleâs hand comfortingly. âDo you
think Sir Jenkins will be that unreasonable?â
âNo, of course not!â Noelle shook her head. âI know Grandpaâs character, and heâs not one to be
unreasonable. But Iâm sure you know I turned down his offer when he first introduced you to me.
Thereâs no way heâll just accept that weâre married now without asking further questions!â
Noelle felt somewhat distressed. After all, her initial reason for marrying Charles was not because
she was in love with him. She was worried her grandfather might be disappointed in her upon
learning the truth.
âSilly girl!â Charles was a smart man and managed to get a rough idea of what was running through
Noelleâs mind from the look on her face. He took Noelleâs hand and led her out of the study. âYou
donât have to worry about that. If Grandpa asks, just say I was so insistent that I finally managed to
win you over.â