Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1050

But to Charlotte, Noah's words felt as heavy as lead.

Thinking of how many times Noah had narrowly escaped death, how many times he had walked along the edge of a blade, how could she possibly laugh?

"Noah, from now on, don't act alone anymore. And don't treat yourself like someone who could disappear at any moment… You have me now. You have a home. We have to be okay together."

Charlotte took a deep breath, her brows tightly furrowed as she spoke with rare seriousness.

She held his large hand in both of hers, turning it over again and again, gently rubbing the calluses on his fingertips.

Noah's smile slowly faded.

Looking at her downcast expression, a complex mix of emotions surged in his chest, and a faint trace of loneliness appeared in his eyes as well.

But when Charlotte looked up at him again, he still forced a smile.

"Alright. Let's eat first."

Charlotte nodded and began serving him more food, almost obsessively.

After dinner, Noah washed the dishes in the kitchen while Charlotte wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.

The two of them tidied up the kitchen together in quiet intimacy. When they were done, Charlotte pressed him against the refrigerator, rising onto her toes to kiss him.

But at the very last moment, she stopped.

"Noah… let's get married, okay?"

"What did you say?"

Noah froze in surprise, staring at her shimmering eyes, momentarily dazed.

"When Michael gets better, let's go get our marriage certificate," Charlotte said, holding him tightly as she leaned against his chest. "No wedding, no complicated process. Just the registration will be enough."

She didn't even know why she suddenly wanted to get married. But today, being with Noah had left her feeling unusually unsettled. Perhaps it was the first time she had truly felt the loneliness he carried.

She felt sorry for him. She wanted to give him a real home. A place where he no longer drifted, no longer had to blame himself for everything.

"If you stay with me, you might face danger at any time. Aren't you afraid?"

Noah listened to her uncertain answer, and the corners of his lips lifted slightly again.

His gaze grew even gentler.

"Charlotte," he called her name.

She looked up.

He reached out and gently smoothed the crease between her brows with his thumb.

"You have family, friends, and a normal life," he said. "All of that was something you fought very hard to keep."

Charlotte's heart tightened. "Noah, don't you dare try to push me away… You're someone I can't give up, either."

"I know," Noah said softly. "But it's okay. Really. I'd even be willing to be your last priority. That would already be more than enough for me."

Tears suddenly welled up in Charlotte's eyes. She looked at him, panicked.

"What do you mean by that?" she asked, her voice trembling. "Why do I feel like… like you're saying goodbye to me?"