Wife 50

Chapter 50

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Charles looked away, a slight smile playing on his lips. Family? I guess I’m still looking for one.”

Noelle’s heart started to dance a wild rhythm, thumping all over the place. She felt totally out of her element.

Charles flashed a warm smile as he brought out a steaming pot of porridge from the kitchen. “Last night, we had to cool you down the old–fashioned way. The doctor warned you might have a fever today, but you’re fine. That’s awesome. Let’s keep it light with the food today, okay?”

Noelle stared at Charles, her eyes wide with surprise. He was a different person from the buttoned– up guy she had met before. Dressed down in light gray casual wear instead of his usual sharp suit, he still managed to look drop–dead gorgeous.

Who knew Charles had this homey side to him? He could cook!

commented, taking in the comforting scent of

“Give it a taste. I’ve been at it since the crack of dawn, but I’m not sure I gave

after tasting it. Charles was not just a looker with brains, but a

“If

agreed, nodding enthusiastically. A second later, however, she hesitated, her gaze lifted to meet Charles’s. Memories of last night came rushing back–the things Julian had

her lip, stirring the porridge absentmindedly. “Mr. Hoffman, about what you

mulled it over countless times–if she had to tie the knot with someone, Charles was a solid pick. He would make her feel less like she was being cornered into marriage. He was her granddad’s protege, someone her granddad trusted inside and out Plus, her grandpa seemed to be quite fond of him, Charles, well, he was not the type to have ulterior motives, which meant she would not be forced into a marriage with Simon, right? She

Brookville, though he was anything but a hero. Her dad was

cash.

the floor and her fingers

Noelle, breaking the

gaze snapped up to meet his, her cheeks tinged with a rosy flush of awkwardness. She was tongue–tied, unsure of how

Charles’s possible responses–yes, no, maybe–but she had not prepared for a curveball. How

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