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?

retorted sharply. “What else would I

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

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

and his expression turned stormy and a tad

up with realization. “Don’t tell me

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

down with ice. Ronald, go grab some. Just a heads up, she’s going to have

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

her off to anyone. There were no servants

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

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

Noelle’s lips quivered in a pout. “I don’t

led Ronald into the living room with a big smile. Ronald’s whole body jolted

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