The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 50

Chapter 50

+15 BONUS

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!

amazing,” Noelle commented, taking in the comforting scent of the

I’ve been at it since the crack of dawn, but I’m not sure

it. Charles was not just a looker with brains, but a good chef

eyes crinkled with delight. “If you

to meet Charles’s. Memories of last night came rushing back–the things Julian had said about her being useful, the moment on the balcony when

“Mr. Hoffman, about what you said the other day.. Does

and out Plus, her grandpa seemed

so–called ‘heroic feats‘ were the talk of Brookville, though he was anything but a hero. Her

cash.

glued to the floor and her fingers wrapped tight around her spoon,

breaking the silence. “What did I

with a rosy flush of awkwardness. She was tongue–tied, unsure of

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

+15 BONUS