The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 11

Chapter 11

Sebastian caught on to what Charles was hinting at almost Instantly. His face tensed for a split second before he regained his composure. “Noelle just got back from a trip, so she’s still mixing up timezones! Hey, Charles, you might as well stay for inner since you’re here.”

He waved May over. “We need some groceries, May. Noelle and Charles are both dining in tonight, so make it snappy!” Sebastian handed her a wad of bills.

May had been with the family long enough to read between the lines. With a knowing squint, she grabbed the cash and headed out the door. “You three have a good chat.”

Seizing the moment while Sebastian was busy giving May instructions, Noelle’s gaze fixed on Charles. How on earth did Charles know her granddad?

Charles’s eyes, which were sharp and narrow, met Noelle’s with a light–hearted laugh. “Ms. Shaw, you look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

my granddad’s student?” Noelle’s skepticism was palpable. After all, Charles was no

lie to

Noelle. “Charles, meet Noelle, the girl I’m always talking about. She’s been a star student since she was a

it on thick, praising Noelle like a street vendor hyping up his best goods. Charles played along, nodding seriously. He snuck peeks

spotlight.

you kids have a chat. I’m off to the study. Sebastian said, giving Noelle’s hand a reassuring pat. “Noelle, be a dear and look after Charles for your grandpa, won’t

looking as cool as a cucumber. With a sigh, she sat back down. “Mr. Hoffman,

about you all the time!” he claimed, standing up. and inching closer, which sent Noelle scooting back

let’s fix that. Getting closer should help,” Charles teased with a chuckle, his breath tickling Noelle’s ear. “We can’t disappoint

a clear sign of her mortification. She would be the biggest fool in the world if she had not already figured out why

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However, the neverexpected him to be this desperate to get her a new man it was just a breakup, not the end of the world. Out of everyone he could have chosen, he had