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!

smells amazing,” Noelle commented, taking in the comforting

“Give it a taste. I’ve been at it since the

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

delight. “If you like it, make sure you have some

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 the balcony

the porridge absentmindedly. “Mr. Hoffman, about what

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

he was anything but a hero. Her dad was still ready

cash.

glued to the floor and her fingers

at Noelle, breaking the silence.

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

played out this conversation in her head, rehearsing Charles’s possible responses–yes, no, maybe–but she had not prepared for a curveball. How was she supposed to respond to

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