Chapter 1448

Suddenly, the atmosphere became lively and excited. Charles was momentarily taken aback when Caleb announced that it was him. His gaze fell back on Naomi after seeing the eager and curious faces around him. Naomi was looking at him, smiling as she listened to everyone. When he met her gaze, she offered him a warm, reassuring smile. She was not curious about his secret; she just hoped he would not be overwhelmed by everyone’s enthusiasm. Seeing Naomi's smile made Charles unconsciously smile back. There was a twinkle in his eyes that made them appear even more warm and inviting. "I have no secrets," he said. A classmate already placed the drawing box in front of Charles, waiting for him to pick a stick. However, his words momentarily silenced everyone. It did not take long for Joshua to chime in, "No secrets? Professor Ward? Everyone has at least a little secret. So are you sure you don't have one?" Charles was not as aloof as Scott; his demeanor was gentle, always polite, and most