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,

tucked in the corner. “I won that beauty last year in a bet with Sean. I hardly ever drive it, so feel

at the shiny red Ferrari and then shook her head. “That’s okay, really.

trunk, Plus, this place is pretty out of the way. You’d have to trek

lack of staff around the house. Everything that needed

the luggage. Upon hearing Charles’s words, 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?”

pleased with how Noelle had phrased it. “Looks like we’re on the

Noelle gave him a puzzled look.

mischief in his smile. “Never mind.

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

it, thanks!” A moment later, curiosity got the better of her. “Wait,

a playful squint, his gaze lingering on Noelle. He teased

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