Chapter Wife 94
The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles)
Chapter 94 âWhat⦠what?â the guardâs eyes bulged, âYouâre kidding, right?â
âDo I look like Iâm kidding?â Ronald had adjusted his collar, âNext time, pay attention. The big bossdoes what he wants, especially with his wife.â
Ronald gave the guardâs shoulder a reassuring pat, âYou got lucky today, bumping into the bossâswife!â
The guard was speechless Noelle carefully led Charles away, trying to read his mood. She had attempted to slip her handaway from his, but he gripped it even tighter.
Noelle bit her lip. âYouâre not mad, are you?â
Charles stayed silent, and Noelle really thought he was mad. She stopped and pulled at his hand.âDonât be so touchy. The guard was right. We did cause a scene, and he was just doing his job.â
Charles stopped. A ticklish feeling in his palm made him raise an eyebrow, amused. He had put ona stern face to play along with Noelle. Turning to her, he had said, âBut you thought I shouldapologize?
Noelle bit her lip, feeling cornered. She had not expected Charles to take it so hard. Someone likehim had probably never had to apologize before! Did him apologizing wound his pride? âHey, itâs not likeanyone else knows about it!â
âIsnât Ronald somebody?â
Charlesâs voice was icy, distant, âYou know, Iâm not a fan of apologizing.â
âOkay, okay. Itâs my fault, happy now? Ronald works for you. He wouldnât dare spill the beans,right?â Noelle retorted. âWe were in the wrong, you knowâ¦â
Charles could not suppress a chuckle at Noelleâs panicked state.
Realizing she had been duped, Noelleâs cheeks flushed with embarrassment. âOh, so Iâm just apushover to you, huh?â
She wriggled free and pinched Charlesâs arm hard. âHow could you?â
Charles winced and inhaled sharply. Noelleâs concern flared. âToo hard? I didnât think I pinched thatmuch.
Does it hurt?â
She reached for his sleeve, but Charles wrapped his arms around her instead. âIâm fine, really.â
Encircled by Charlesâs arms, Noelleâs heart skipped erratically. The sensation was new andconfusing, a mix of wanting to pull away, yet draw nearer.
He smelled amazing, a crisp blend of lime and orange that was both invigorating and soothing.
Noelle had never thought a man could smell so good. She was drawn close, her head gentlypressed against his chest.
Noelleâs cheek was glued to his chest, feeling the steady drum of his heartbeat echo her own. Herface flushed, hands bracing against Charlesâs torso, she stammered, âWhat are you doing? Thereare so many people here. Let go of me!â
1/2 +15 BONUS Attempting to wriggle free, with cheeks burning, Charlesâs firm hand guided her head back to hischest.â Stay stili.â
His voice was a low rumble, and his scent enveloped her, freezing her in place, her body tensing.âWhatâs up?â
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