Chapter 289

Reflecting on it, Noelle realized that during her time with Xavier, they had never done anything trulyintimate that couples usually did.

She could not help but chuckle softly and shook her head, mocking herself for only now recognizingthe issues in her relationship with Xavier after so long.

“What are you laughing at?” Charles noticed the melancholic expression on Noelle’s face. With onehand on the steering wheel, he gently squeezed her hand with the other. “Not interested in watchingthe movie?

Noelle shook her head. “No, I just suddenly remembered some things from the past and realizedhow foolish I was before.”

Charles raised an eyebrow, immediately sensing Noelle’s emotions. He patted the back of her hand.” There’s no need to dwell on the past. Your present is much better.”

Noelle looked up, smiling softly. “Don’t worry about me. I was just having a moment of reflection.”She was very aware of her situation and feelings.

She was much better now compared to before. “Are you really not going to tell me what you talkedabout with Grandpa?”

Charles chuckled at Noelle’s persistence. “There wasn’t much to it. I just told your grandpa that youwere someone I pursued relentlessly, and I promised him that I would never let you down.” Hesqueezed her hand, adding, “If I ever wrong you, everything I have will be yours.”

Noelle’s heart skipped a beat. Seeing Charles teasingly say these words, she felt a pang ofdiscomfort. She looked down at his slender hand holding hers, feeling his grip tighten slightly.

Charles‘ gentle voice reassured her, “That day will never come.”

After seeing off Charles and Noelle, Sebastian held a newspaper but couldn’t focus on reading asingle word.

May came out of the kitchen with a bowl of soup. “Sir, this is the stew Ms. Noelle made for you. Sheinsisted that you drink it.”

“That child!” Sebastian’s face lit up with a pleased smile as he recalled how Noelle had pulled himaside to the balcony, eager to explain her relationship with Charles and speak highly of him.

Charles was his student, someone he had seen grow up. He knew Charles‘ character well.However, seeing his granddaughter so protective of Charles reassured Sebastian and proved thatNoelle had moved on from her previous relationship.

He also understood that Charles must have put in a lot of effort to help Noelle recover so quickly.Seeing Sebastian so pleased, May was also delighted. noticed that since Ms. Noelle had thatincident, today is the happiest I’ve seen you, sir.”

“You noticed too?” Sebastian was genuinely happy. “I knew my judgment was good. Charles is agood kid, and so is our Noelle!”

“Yes, yes, I saw it too. Mr. Hoffman looks at Ms. Noelle with such affection!” May commented as shewatched Sebastian finish the entire bowl of stew, feeling gratified.

“Sir, you can rest easy now. One is your beloved granddaughter, and the other is your student. Ms.Noelle’s future looks very promising!”

“I suppose everything is already written in the stars!” Sebastian’s eyes crinkled with a smile. “Alright,May. You go rest.”

After sending May off to rest, Sebastian went to his study. Seeing the chess pieces on the board,his sharp eyes gleamed with satisfaction.