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 sharply. “What

your style,” Sean teased.” Imight just tell Peter… Look, I may be a doctor, but this isn’t my

of despair. “You already know what’s going to cure her, so why in the world do you

thinned, and his expression

eyes lit up with realization. “Don’t tell

chatter. Are we doing this or what?” Charles shot a glance at the restless

down with ice. Ronald, go grab some.

Ronald, who was already

off to anyone. There were no

dumped in the ice, and gently placed Noelle inside. The cold hit her like a wave, and Noelle almost instantly tried to escape the tub, clutching desperately at Charles’s arms, tears falling freely. “You’re so mean!

eyes softened as he patted her forehead, whispering soothingly. “Stay still.

quivered in a pout. “I don’t want

big smile. Ronald’s whole body jolted as he

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