The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 53

Chapter 53

After hanging up, Charles caught Noelle’s gaze on him. He lounged against the sofa, legs casually crossed, the picture of relaxation. “All done?”

Noelle nodded, stood up, and began to tidy up the dishes. Charles just observed, making no move to assist.

He watched her move about, the angled sunlight streaming through the window, bathing her in a glow that made her seem effortlessly at ease and content.

Charles had always reveled in the quiet of his life. Phoenix Tree Residence had stood empty for years as his own personal haven. Now, with another soul wandering its halls, it did not seem too bad.

He was not exactly put off by this woman’s arrival. Perhaps having her around would spice up his days. Then again…

A shadow flickered across Charles’s eyes, the hint of a smile giving way to something sharper, more guarded.

thirty minutes with company in tow. Charles swung the door open, and Ronald, standing tall, peeked inside. Noelle was lounging in the living room, lost in a TV show, her laughter ringing through the spacious

over Ronald, who quickly looked away. “Mr. Hoffman, your

“Come on in, then!”

with a, “Right

this, especially the home of Mr. Hoffman, one of the famed Four Young Masters of Brookville. They had not expected the Phoenix Tree Residence to be so… different from the rumors. Its refined

the older onlookers asked,

squinted and gave

Charles a curious glance before surveying the other

from their earlier chat. What really threw her for a loop was that Charles had invited people over to his place, which was pretty out of character

though

no problem,” the staff member chuckled. “You two haven’t had your picture taken yet!” She thought to herself, ‘Who does this guy think

whatever

everyone’s mind was who this woman who had managed to