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?”

no, but it’s up to you to choose to believe me

that? What’s your real game here, getting to save the damsel in distress?” Noelle eyed Charles warily, convinced he was up to no good. “Are you trying to use me to

at him?” Charles chuckled with a sneer, looking at Noelle as if she had made a joke.

Charles’s bold arrogance. “If it’s not

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

do you really want

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

and as she looked up, she found herself lost in Charles’s intense gaze. Shel was caught off guard by the intensity in his eyes. He

by the warmth on her neck, Noelle

away with all her might and stumbling back.

and pulled Noelle to him, trapping her against the wall

his attractive eyes as he leaned in

invading her personal space. Her heart raced uncontrollably. “I don’t owe you a walk down the aisle just because you

is? You’re acting like

idea of our marriage. Charles teased, his fingertip tracing the