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.

"You had me

his voice a bit deeper. It was a subtle sign he was trying to

who was caught up in how she looked, did not pick up

"You're my biggest challenge!"

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

at his silly, sweet words. Did he not realize how

like a precious gem cradled in his hands, and

a bit. His voice was gentle.

look at him. She