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The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles) novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50 

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Charles looked away, a slight smile playing on his lips. Family? I guess I’m still looking for one.” 

Noelle’s heart started to dance a wild rhythm, thumping all over the place. She felt totally out of her element

Charles flashed a warm smile as he brought out a steaming pot of porridge from the kitchen. Last night, we had to cool you down the oldfashioned way. The doctor warned you might have a fever today, but you’re fine. That’s awesome. Let’s keep it light with the food today, okay?” 

Noelle stared at Charles, her eyes wide with surprise. He was a different person from the buttonedup guy she had met before. Dressed down in light gray casual wear instead of his usual sharp suit, he still managed to look dropdead gorgeous

Who knew Charles had this homey side to him? He could cook

That smells amazing,Noelle commented, taking in the comforting scent of the porridge

Charles’s smile grew as he served her a bowl. Give it a taste. I’ve been at it since the crack of dawn, but I’m not sure I gave it enough time.” 

It’s perfect, way better than anything I could make,Noelle said after tasting it. Charles was not just a looker with brains, but a good chef too

Pleased by her reaction, Charles’s eyes crinkled with delight. If you like it, make sure you have some more!” 

Will do!Noelle agreed, nodding enthusiastically. A second later, however, she hesitated, her gaze lifted to meet Charles’s. Memories of last night came rushing backthe things Julian had said about her being useful, the moment on the balcony when she had held Charles close, and how she had leaned in…. 

Noelle bit her lip, stirring the porridge absentmindedly. Mr. Hoffman, about what you said the other day.. Does it still stand?” 

Noelle had mulled it over countless timesif she had to tie the knot with someone, Charles was a solid pick. He would make her feel less like she was being cornered into marriage. He was her granddad’s protege, someone her granddad trusted inside and out Plus, her grandpa seemed to be quite fond of him, Charles, well, he was not the type to have ulterior motives, which meant she would not be forced into a marriage with Simon, right? She would not end up as just another one of Simon’s trophies

The mere thought of Samuel made her skin crawl. His socalled heroic featswere the talk of Brookville, though he was anything but a hero. Her dad was still ready to hand her over to this guy, all for a pile of 

cash

Noelle was chewing on her lower lip, her eyes glued to the floor and her fingers wrapped tight around her spoon, a bundle of nerves

Charles squinted at Noelle, breaking the silence. What did I say?” 

Caught off guard, Noelle’s gaze snapped up to meet his, her cheeks tinged with a rosy flush of awkwardness. She was tonguetied, unsure of how to broach the subject

She had played out this conversation in her head, rehearsing Charles’s possible responsesyes, no, maybebut she had not prepared for a curveball. How was she supposed to respond to that

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Hmm?” 

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