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!

taking in

been at it

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

eyes crinkled with delight. “If you like it, make sure you

her gaze lifted to meet Charles’s. Memories of last night came rushing back–the things Julian had said about her being useful, the moment on the balcony when she had held Charles close,

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

out Plus, her grandpa seemed to be quite fond of him, Charles, well, he was not

Brookville, though he was anything but

cash.

glued to the floor and her fingers wrapped tight around her spoon,