The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Some people commanded attention without even trying, and Noelle was definitely one of those people.

Charles's eyes were dark and sparkling as he watched her, and he found himself breathing a little harder. Noelle felt someone watching her and turned to see him at the coatroom door, his gaze intense and focused on her.

Feeling her heart flutter, she nervously checked her outfit and asked, "What's up? Is there something wrong with what I'm wearing? What doesn't look good?"

She glanced at herself in the mirror again and twirled. Charles thought she looked like a magical fairy, and his breath stopped again. His gaze deepened, but he smiled, walked over to Noelle, and said, "You look great!"

He really meant it.

scowl. "You

a bit deeper. It was a subtle sign he was

pick up on the hidden meaning in his words and asked,

"You're my biggest challenge!"

said with a gentle sigh, reaching out to softly pat Noelle's head before pulling her close. "You're so amazing. I wish I could just watch you all day. I'd even pin you to my pocket so I could take you everywhere and no one else could

his silly, sweet words. Did he not realize how

precious gem cradled in his hands, and it made her feel like she was

wrong?" Charles asked, noticing her stiffen a bit. His voice was gentle. "Do you

giggled, tilting her head back to look at him. She wrapped her arms around his waist. "Charles, you say