The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 56

Chapter 56

“Deal!” Noelle felt a weight lift off her shoulders; she was not keen on visiting the Shaw family anyway. “If I want to catch up with you, Grandpa, we’ll just meet up somewhere!”

After hanging up, Noelle looked up to see Charles returning after a long absence, a gift box in hand as he strolled up to her.

Her phone was still in her hand, her heartbeat erratic with anticipation.

Charles offered the gift box to Noelle, “Your clothes haven’t dried yet. I picked this up for you to wear in the meantime. I hope it works for now!”

“Thanks!” Noelle snatched the package and eagerly tore it open to find a long, flowy dress that seemed to shimmer with magic. She inspected it, noticing the tag was missing. However, the faint outline of a logo and the feel of the fabric gave it away. It was a Saint Di creation, a brand famed for their exclusive designs.

“You don’t like it?” Charles inquired, catching Noelle off guard.

v size?”

She shook her head. “No, it’s gorgeous. But how did you guess my

Charles’s knowing look

dashed for the bathroom, narrowly avoiding a collision with the door. Charles’s voice followed her, al playful chuckle

retreat and couldn’t help but

the lingerie. The thought that Charles, who was still a mystery to her, could size her

rosy cheeks. “Get it together, Noelle,” she

moment of self–encouragement, she adjusted the dress with a shy tug and

out.

caught the sight of Charles emerging from the walk–in closet. Momentarily transfixed, she had always known he was fit; however,

there, looking sharp in a light–colored, custom–tailored suit that fit him like a glove. The suit had a modern twist to it, and the top–quality shirt he wore underneath was casually unbuttoned to the third button, showing off a hint of his tan chest. It gave

just a sleek silver

style.

added just the

be wowed the moment she laid eyes on him. It was like he

casually adjusted his cufflink, catching Noelle’s gaze. He flashed a small,

1/2

+15 BONUS

a