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.

was on the ball, zipping back to the Phoenix Tree Residence in less than 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,

gaze sliding coolly over Ronald, who quickly looked

“Come on in, then!”

with

them, it was their first time stepping into a place like 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 decor clashed with the icy vibe of

missy?” one of the older onlookers asked, eyeing Charles and Noelle. They looked like the perfect match, a real power

squinted and gave

shooting Charles a curious glance before

from their earlier chat. What really threw

though I didn’t bring any proof of

two haven’t had your picture taken yet!” She thought to herself, ‘Who does this guy think he

clout, getting whatever he

was who this woman who had managed to snag