The Cherished Wife

In a flash, Arnold was smugly wagging his tail at Charles, totally oblivious to the fact that Charles was the one in charge.

Noelle gave Arnold a pat on the back, keeping him close, and then grabbed a toy to play with him.

Charles could not help but chuckle, though he still shot Arnold a cautionary glance, reminding the big pooch to be gentle with Noelle.

"Charles, do you worry about what people might think if they knew you were at home painting my toenails?" Noelle mused over the thought, finding the image both absurd and amusing.

The head of Collosus Group fussing over painting a lady's toenails! It would be quite the story to tell.

Charles hesitated for just a second before looking up at Noelle with a raised eyebrow. "Is it really that weird for me to be doing your toenails?" He did not see the big deal and went back to focusing on the task at hand. "I know everyone wants to look good, but you know this stuff isn't great for you. Try not to use it too much, okay?"

eyes twinkling. "I hardly ever do this. These polishes were a gift from Robert. I figured I might as well not let them go to waste. Besides, a little color now and then won't hurt, right?" She glanced down and noticed one foot was already done, though the polish was

her freshly painted foot up on the coffee table, admiring his handiwork. "You know, Charles, you're a quick learner. You're nailing it on your first

of envy crept into Noelle's voice. "The first time I tried, I made a total mess. It was so

other foot his full attention. "Well, I'll do your nails next time, so you

of shock!" Noelle snickered. "You know, Charles, you're really handsome when

lips. "So, I'm only handsome when I'm serious?" He caught Noelle's adoring gaze,

Noelle shivered a little, her cheeks flushing

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fuzzy feeling. She was flustered as she quickly grabbed the remote to flip through the channels. Arnold, who had been quietly observing their