The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 72

Chapter 72

Charles led Noelle to his home, the Phoenix Tree Residence.

Noelle had visited this place before, so it was not entirely new to her. Nevertheless, as they pulled into the driveway, she could not resist taking in her surroundings with wide eyes.

She remembered hearing ages ago how the prices in this neighborhood had shot through the roof, and someone later went all out and bought a huge chunk of it. Back then, Noelle had been in awe, wondering who could afford such a splurge–it turned out to be Charles.

After Charles had parked in the garage, Noelle stepped out and was immediately struck by the sight.” Wow! Look at all these cars!” It was like stepping into an auto show.

Charles caught her comment and paused, a grin spreading across his face, “You’ve got a driver’s license, right?”

She nodded. “Got it back in college with some friends!” It had been more of a spur–of–the–moment thing. Although she had her license, she hardly ever got behind the wheel.

started job hunting, the Shaw family had not given her cash for a car, and her savings were nowhere near enough to buy one herself,

toward a Ferrari tucked in the corner. “I won that beauty last year in a

Ferrari and then shook her head. “That’s okay, really. I can just grab a

from the trunk, Plus, this place is pretty out of the way. You’d have to trek miles to find a bus stop, and getting to

interruptions. He was not one for the hustle and bustle, which explained the lack of staff around the house. Everything

not exactly a chef. You just tried my food.” She grinned, giving her

“In the house?”

Noelle had phrased it. “Looks

gave him a puzzled look. “On the same page about

shook his head, a hint of mischief in his smile.

front door lock. “Now you’ll have no trouble getting

at her fingertips, and nodded. “Got it, thanks!” A moment

a playful squint, his gaze lingering on Noelle.

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