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.

out a relieved breath but still gave him a playful scowl. "You had me worried for

something wrong," he said, his voice a bit deeper. It was a subtle sign he was trying to keep his

not pick up on the hidden meaning

"You're my biggest challenge!"

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 see you." His voice grew softer. "Not

his silly, sweet words. Did he not realize how much they meant to

hands, and it made her feel like

noticing her stiffen a bit. His voice was gentle. "Do you think I'm

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