Wife 49

Chapter 49

s was the harsh truth about her parents–they had never really put her first.

Marriage?

If marriage was the real goal, why had they rushed to toss her into Simon’s bed?

“Awake?”

The man’s voice, crisp and icy, had sliced through the silence, jolting Noelle back to the present. She stumbled backward in a panic, crashing into the bed and collapsing onto it, her face drained of color.

Charles arched an eyebrow, taking in Noelle’s panicked dance. Had he scared her that much?

Realizing she might have overreacted, Noelle managed a sheepish grin. “Mr. Hoffman!

you’re up. Feeling alright? There’s

wasn’t running a fever.” Then she added quickly, “Did

flashed a knowing

yet he had saved her life. “Thanks! But, um…” She glanced down at her

Charles said matter–of–factly. “No staff or ladies at

turned a deeper shade of red, and she

front of Charles, she stammered, “I…

her shyness. “They’re probably

He added casually, “Hungry?”

her hunger until he mentioned it. She had not eaten much

toward the master bathroom. “There’s a new toothbrush and towel for you. Freshen up.

oh

away, her hand flying to her face as she felt her cheeks flare up

she could not control.

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