The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 108

Chapter 108

Noelle’s cheeks flushed bright red, especially when Rowena started teasing her. She felt her face burning and shot Rowena a joking look of annoyance. “You’re the one to blame!”

“What are you talking about? Why blame me?” Rowena asked with a teasing smile. “Looks like you and your husband are getting along well!”

Noelle bit her lip, a little embarrassed. She had called Charles her husband without realizing it until afterward. “Well, he’s pretty nice,” she admitted. She thought about how Charles had always been there for her, helping her constantly since they first met.

Rowena grinned. “As long as he treats you well, that’s all that matters. I was worried about Xavier and Winter getting you down, but you seem just fine. Don’t be shy. You’re married now! Live a happy life and

bring him out sometime to meet us!”

“Sure!”

It had been years since Noelle and Rowena last caught up, so they had plenty to talk about. However, Noelle was worried about Charles not having dinner at home. Since she had promised to bring him something to eat, she quickly made plans for another meet–up with Rowena.

felt reassured. “I guess I don’t have to worry about you

Noelle got a call from

time out with your friend a little

Noelle frowned. “Didn’t you skip

of shuffling. Noelle paused, not knowing what to say. When Charles did not hear a reply, he added, “I need to make a

and managed a weak smile. “That’s okay, you can go on.

hanging up, Noelle felt an unexpected

nothing to Charles, but hearing him refuse

and drove to the old Hoffman house, nestled near Mystic Crystal Hill in the suburbs. Sir Hoffman loved peace and quiet, so

to the gate, a servant hurried to let him in. “Young

the rolled–down

master are in, along with the second

out, a small figure wrapped around his leg. Startled, he looked down

little girl was his sister Chloe’s daughter, Anna. She

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