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.”

bit shocked? You’re really my

Charles played it cool. “Do you think I would lie to you about your granddad?” he asked, leaving Noelle biting her lip and at a

he glanced between Charles and Noelle. “Charles, meet Noelle, the girl I’m always talking about. She’s been a star student since she was a kid, and now she’s all grown up and killing it as a

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

spotlight.

to the study. Sebastian said, giving Noelle’s hand a reassuring pat. “Noelle, be a dear and look after Charles

down, looking as cool as a

talked about you all the time!” he claimed, standing up. and

you don’t know me, huh? Well, let’s fix that. Getting closer should help,” Charles teased with a chuckle, his breath tickling Noelle’s ear. “We can’t disappoint your grandpa, can

Noelle’s cheeks turned a bright shade of pink, a clear sign of her mortification. She would be the biggest fool in the world if

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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

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