The Cherished Wife novel Chapter 780

"Alright then, come catch me!" Noelle playfully stuck out her tongue at Charles and dashed upstairs. "Catch me if you can!"

"Slow down, don't trip!" Charles called after her. He was carrying the fireworks with both hands while following her helplessly.

When they reached the rooftop, Noelle immediately began directing Charles on where to place the fireworks. Meanwhile, she trailed behind him, happily recording a video.

Under the dark sky, the images were not too clear, so Noelle zoomed in on Charles' face. Charles could only let her have her fun and finally finished with the setup after a while.

It was only then that Noelle stopped filming. She held a lighter and stood close behind him.

"Alright, stop pacing around," Charles said, resting his hands on her shoulders and glancing toward the glasshouse behind her. "Go wait over there."

"Okay!" Noelle obediently ran over to the glasshouse and leaned against the glass, tilting her head as she watched Charles.

Charles crouched down, lighting the fuse of the fireworks. The sparking sound of the fuse crackled, and soon, the first firework shot into the sky.

Noelle excitedly waved at Charles like a child. "Charlie, come quick!"

She grabbed his arm and looked up at the night sky. What had been a dark, quiet sky suddenly exploded into a brilliant display, lighting up like blooming flowers.

Charles led Noelle into the glasshouse, where they sat together on a wicker chair. Their fingers intertwined as they gazed at the fireworks filling the sky. It was a beautiful display meant just for them.

At a distance from Phoenix Tree Residence, a flash of light illuminated the rooftop where Charles and Noelle sat, blending with the fireworks in the night sky.

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Meanwhile, at the Hoffman residence, a heavy gloom hung in the air. What should have been a festive occasion was overshadowed by Charles' sudden absence, leaving the gathering almost unbearable.

"Dad…"

"I said call him!"

"Grandpa, please don't be so angry!" Chloe handed her child to her husband before speaking. "I did call Charlie earlier. He said he's busy with something important."

She added, "Grandpa, may I speak to you privately?"

Maxwell frowned. "What can't be said here?"

"Yes, Chloe, why can't you say it in front of everyone? We're all family," Clarisse chimed in, eager to know why Charles had not shown up today. She was still holding a grudge after being embarrassed by Charles during the recent family gathering.