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 sent a fresh wave of blush across her

the door. Charles’s voice followed her, al playful chuckle hidden

couldn’t help but shake

fit like a glove, as did the lingerie. The thought that Charles, who was still a mystery

cheeks. “Get it together, Noelle,” she scolded herself,

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

out.

sight of Charles emerging from the walk–in closet. Momentarily transfixed,

twist to it, and the top–quality shirt he wore underneath was casually unbuttoned to the third button,

fancy, just a

style.

just the

he could wear

casually adjusted his cufflink, catching Noelle’s gaze.

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