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.

cash for a car, and her savings were

in a bet with Sean. I hardly ever drive it, so feel free to take

and then shook her head. “That’s okay, really. I

just a car, and it’s just gathering dust here,” Charles said casually, pulling her luggage from the trunk, Plus, this place is pretty out of the way. You’d have to trek miles to find

lack of staff around the house. Everything

she let out a relieved chuckle. “No worries. I can handle the cooking, though I’m not exactly a chef. You just

“In the house?”

phrased it. “Looks like we’re

him a puzzled look. “On

hint of mischief in his smile.

you’ll have no trouble

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

his gaze lingering on Noelle. He teased her

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