The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 45

Chapter 45

Sean sauntered over and gave the woman a once–over. “She’s been drugged with something strong. How Tong has she been holding out? If she’s your girl, why didn’t you just deal with it? Why drag me into this?” He chuckled, taking in her good looks.

As he stared longer, something clicked. A shadow of recognition flickered in his eyes. “Wait, isn’t she from the Shaw family?”

Charles quirked an eyebrow. “You know her?”

“Don’t get it twisted. I don’t know her!” Sean was quick to catch the hint in Charles’s tone and shot back, I’ve only had the pleasure of seeing her once, nothing more. I’m curious. How did you get tangled up with the Shaws? I heard that Joseph’s kid has some ties with them too.”

“Mhm,” Charles nodded, confirming the connection.

Sean rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “So, what’s the plan?

so you tell me,” Charles retorted

just tell Peter… Look, I may be a

“You already know what’s going to cure her,

his expression turned stormy and a tad

lit up with realization. “Don’t tell

doing this or what?” Charles shot a glance at the restless figure on the

choice. We need to cool her down with ice. Ronald, go grab some. Just a heads up, she’s going to have a fever tomorrow, I’ll write you. a prescription, and you’ll be on nurse

was already

they could not just hand her off to anyone. There were no servants at Phoenix Tree Residence, just the three guys, Charles sent Ronald and Sean

like a wave, and Noelle almost instantly tried to escape the tub, clutching desperately at Charles’s

softened as he patted her forehead, whispering soothingly. “Stay still. Just soak in it

in a pout. “I don’t

a big smile. Ronald’s whole body jolted as he

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