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The Cherished Wife
Her world was crumbling under the betrayal of her fiance and sister, spurred on by her parents’ favoritism, when he appeared before her. He was her guardian angel in her darkest hour. This man could change the Brookville city’s destiny with just a glance, yet he chose her. “”Marry me. I’ll bring you unimaginable happiness!” After marriage: “Sir, her elder sister’s been terrible to her!” “Get that agency contract signed and make my wife the boss instead!” “Sir, your grandfather is offering the lady money to leave you!” “Did she take it?” “Yes, but she claims it’s not nearly enough!” “Well, then let’s double it,” he said, pausing thoughtfully. “Get the extra from Granddad.” “Sir, everyone’s whispering about how she’s not good enough for you!” “Well, they’ve got it wrong. It’s me who strives to be worthy of her presence.” As time went on, all of Brookville came to know of Charles Hoffman and the wife he cherished beyond reason, doting on her to the point of wild abandon. However, not a single one of them knew about that fateful summer day she leaped into his embrace under the rustling trees. In that moment, their love was sealed for eternity.
Chapter 10 Noelle slept through the night, but she was not in very high spirits when she awoke. As she gazed at her pale face and puffy eyes reflected in the mirror, she vehemently splashed water. at her eyes until some color returned to her cheeks. Then, she propped her hands against the sink dispiritedly … Read More “Wife 10” »
Chapter 9 415 BONUS Noelle could not stop herself from raising her voice, and tears streamed down her face without warning. She reached out and pried Xavier’s fingers off the handle one by one before shoving him away forcefully. “If both you and Winter aren’t to blame, does that mean that I’m the one to … Read More “Wife 9” »
Chapter 8 “Look at how kind Winter is to you, Noelle. How could you…” “F*ck off. I don’t want to see you two.” It was only then that Noelle finally knew what Xavier thought of her. “Don’t do this, Noelle. No matter what happens, we’re still family. Do you know how angry. Grandpa was when … Read More “Wife 8” »
Chapter 7 After leaving The Majestic Lounge, Noelle hailed a cab to get home. She had moved out of her childhood home a long time ago because of her messy relanship with her family and because it made it easier for her to go to and come back from work. When Noelle got out of … Read More “Wife 7” »
Chapter 6 He must have completely lost it! This guy must be out of his mind! “Charles…” Noelle was on the verge of exploding. “Are you even listening? I don’t want to marry you. I don’t know you, and I definitely don’t love you.” “Who loves you, then? Xavier? He’s your sister’s husband now,” Charles … Read More “Wife 6” »
Chapter 5 +15 BONUS “It doesn’t matter who I am. What matters is that I’m here to help.” Charles tapped his cufflink, his gaze steady and serene as he watched Noelle. A wave of alarm washed over her. Something about this guy screamed that he was more complicated than he was making himself out to … Read More “Wife 5” »
Chapter 4 At the top of The Majestic Lounge was a room that belonged to Charles alone. He swung the door open and carried Noelle in. She was feeling so awful that she hung onto Charles like she was trying to meld into him, her limbs all over the place with nary a hint of … Read More “Wife 4” »
Chapter 3 Trapped in the man’s grip, Noelle struggled to bre free, her body refusing to cooperate. Her vision was blurry as she glared at him. “What are you trying to do?” “Just having a bit of fun…” He chuckled, his voice dripping with sleaze as he steadied her. Let’s go somewhere more entertaining, shall … Read More “Wife 3” »
Chapter 2 Noelle bolted from the hotel, her previously defiant face now streaked with tears. Out of nowhere, a black Cayenne screeched to a halt, its tires screaming against the pavement. Caught off guard, she tumbled to the ground. The driver gulped, his eyes darting to the man in the back seat, “Sir… Sir?” … Read More “Wife 2” »
The Cherished Wife Ch weety Chapter 1 Autumn had painted Brookville in shades of gold and crimson when Noelle Shaw stepped off the plane. She grabbed her suitcase and walked out into the crisp air, a familiar sense of home wrapping around her. A whole year had passed since she left to pursue a corporate training … Read More “Wife 1” »