The Cherished Wife by Chweety

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

served her a bowl. “Give it a taste. I’ve been at it

said after tasting it. Charles was not just a

by her reaction, Charles’s eyes crinkled with delight. “If you like it, make sure you have some

Charles’s. Memories of last night came rushing back–the things Julian had said about her being useful, the moment on the balcony when she had held Charles close, and how she had

about what

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,

though he was anything but a hero. Her dad was still ready to hand her over

cash.

eyes glued to the floor and her fingers

at Noelle, breaking the

tinged with a rosy

no, maybe–but she had not prepared for

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