The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 5

Chapter 5

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“It doesn’t matter who I am. What matters is that I’m here to help.” Charles tapped his cufflink, his gaze steady and serene as he watched Noelle.

A wave of alarm washed over her. Something about this guy screamed that he was more complicated than he was making himself out to be. “I don’t need your help.”

“Really? Then why were you here last night, trying to drink away your troubles? Your boyfriend is now your brother–in–law, your parents don’t trust you, and now, you’re the town’s favorite punching bag. Did you miss the front page of the news?”

“That’s none of your business.” Noelle’s jaw tightened. “You helped me out yesterday, and yes, I’m thankful for that.” She swung her legs out of bed and started searching for her clothes, but they were nowhere in sight. “Hey, mister!”

“Charles.” He leaned against the wall with an easy grace, watching Noelle’s panicked search. That’s my name.”

Hearing the name ‘Charles‘ made her eyebrows twitch. It rang a bell. “Are you related to Xavier?”

to believe me or

you really think I would fall for that? What’s your real game here, getting to save the damsel in distress?” Noelle eyed Charles

with a sneer, looking at Noelle as if she had made a joke. “Please.

it’s

you feel any bitterness, Ms. Shaw?” Charles locked eyes with her, probing. “Doesn’t it burn you up, being betrayed by someone you

do you really want from

kind of happiness that’s out of reach for everyone else in this world!” He moved closer,

intensity in his eyes. He

warmth on her neck, Noelle felt a shock run through

all her might and stumbling

against the wall in a

attractive eyes as he leaned in and whispered

uncontrollably. “I don’t owe you

like we’re

keen on the idea of our marriage. Charles