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?”

choose to believe me or not.

real game here, getting to save the damsel in distress?” Noelle

a sneer, looking at Noelle as if she had made a joke. “Please. He’s

bold arrogance. “If it’s not about Xavier, then we’ve got nothing to talk

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

do you really want from

kind of happiness that’s out

in his eyes. He squinted slightly and leaned in close,

the warmth on her neck, Noelle felt a shock run through her,

her might and stumbling

gaze intensified as he strode over and pulled Noelle to him, trapping her against the wall in a classic wall–pinning maneuver. He

in his attractive eyes as he leaned in and whispered with a laugh,

her personal space. Her heart raced uncontrollably. “I don’t owe you a walk

like we’re still in the

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