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?

the doctor, so you tell me,” Charles retorted sharply. “What else would

Look, I may be a doctor, but this isn’t my specialty. You didn’t fill me in earlier. I’ve just stepped

already know what’s going to cure her, so why in the world do you

and his expression turned stormy and a tad

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

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

for my help… Fine, we’ve got no other 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

was already at the door. He nodded. “Ice coming

particular drug, 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

cold hit her like a wave, and Noelle almost instantly

forehead, whispering soothingly. “Stay

have to stay with me!” Noelle’s lips quivered in a pout. “I don’t want to be alone.

room with a big smile. Ronald’s

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