The Cherished Wife

Chapter 50

+15 BONUS

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 old–fashioned 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 buttoned– up guy she had met before. Dressed down in light gray casual wear instead of his usual sharp suit, he still managed to look drop–dead gorgeous.

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

Noelle commented, taking in the comforting scent

it a taste. I’ve been at it since the crack of

than anything I could make,” Noelle said after tasting it. Charles was not

her reaction, Charles’s eyes crinkled with delight. “If you like it, make sure

agreed, nodding enthusiastically. A second later, however, she hesitated, her gaze lifted to meet Charles’s. Memories of last night came rushing back–the things Julian had said about her

lip, stirring the porridge absentmindedly. “Mr. Hoffman, about what you said the

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

of Brookville, though he was anything but a hero. Her dad was still ready to hand her over

cash.

lower lip, her eyes glued to the floor and her fingers wrapped tight