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

grew as he served her a bowl. “Give it a taste. I’ve been at it since the crack of dawn, but I’m

make,” Noelle said after tasting it. Charles was not just

eyes crinkled with delight. “If you like it, make sure

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 said about her being useful, the moment on

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

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

was

cash.

on her lower lip, her eyes glued to the floor and her fingers wrapped tight around

at Noelle, breaking the silence. “What did

off guard, Noelle’s gaze snapped up to meet his, her cheeks tinged with a rosy flush of awkwardness. She was tongue–tied, unsure of

rehearsing Charles’s possible responses–yes, no, maybe–but she had not prepared

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