The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 67

Chapter 67

“1…” Sean bit back his irritation, “Fine, I’m a nice guy. But seriously, Charles, what’s got you hanging around someone’s building like this?”

Charles clicked his seatbelt open and stepped out of the car. Feeling it was a lost cause to argue, Sean followed sult without a word.

Sleepy as he was, Sean could not help but be curious. It was not every day you saw Charles make a beeline for someone’s place, especially to pick them up. Charles had never really had a significant other, and Sean had no clue who this mystery woman was. She had to be something special to get Charles, who was usually as unshakable as an old tree, to make the first move.

After mulling it over, Sean could not help but feel a rush of excitement and a bit of pride, knowing he was the first person Charles had turned to about his crush, It was like being in on the biggest secret. Charles, on the other hand, was not hung up on Sean’s musings. He climbed the stairs to find Noelle, who had the door swung open, waiting.

“Are you sure you can handle all this stuff on your own?” she asked, eyeing the boxes that seemed to have multiplied in the living room.

realized just how much she had collected over the years. A trinket

an eyebrow, taking in the cozy little space Noelle called home. It was snug, but it was homey. He gave the boxes a once–over and let out a

had everything else they needed. Seeing Noelle pack her life away like this, however, it hit him that she was really thinking

I mean, we don’t have to take everything. I just thought that since I’m moving, why not just let go of this place? Now

“You don’t have to

Noelle nodded, starting to unpack, but Charles gently grabbed her hand. “Hey, no rush,”

a soft smile.

eyebrow quirked up, a silent question in her

back towards the door with a

you had some cool adventure planned, and you drag me over to

lightbulb went off in Sean’s head as he turned to Charles, a knowing twinkle in his eyes. His charming gaze shone brightly as he flashed an innocent grin. “Man, Charles, you’re really on top of things

laid–back vibe. Charles gently grabbed her hand, which made her feel a bit on edge despite the visitor’s sharp eyes and