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?

me,” Charles retorted sharply. “What else

tell Peter… Look, I may be a doctor, but this isn’t my specialty. You didn’t fill me in earlier. I’ve just stepped away from surgery. I don’t have

know what’s going to cure her, so why

his expression turned stormy and a

eyes lit up with realization. “Don’t tell me you

a glance at the restless figure on the bed.” You’re starting to sound

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

Sean’s Instructions clear, Charles turned to Ronald, who was already at the door. He nodded. “Ice coming

not just hand her off to anyone. There were

her like a wave, and Noelle almost instantly tried to

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

lips quivered in a pout. “I don’t want to be alone. It’s too

Ronald into the living room with a big

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