The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 68

Chapter 68

Noelle offered, “What can I get you to drink?”

Sean winked at Charles, clearly enjoying the moment, and said, “I’d love a drink from our gracious hostess. How about…”

“He’s not having a drink. Sean, you’re not tired, are you?” Charles’s eyebrows knitted together, his piercing gaze sliding over Sean with an unmistakable warning.

A playful glint danced in Sean’s eyes, He could tell Charles was on the verge of losing his cool, so he dropped the act. I’m good, really. No need to bother you. Just point me to the stuff that needs moving!”

He made a mental note to tell the big guy and Peter later how Charles had kept picking on him.

Sean huff and puff as he collapsed onto the couch, Noelle handed him a glass of water.

thanks!” Sean gave Noelle a quick once–over. She was not the tough cookie everyone made her

Sean felt a lump in his throat. Charles seemed more

took the glass from her, his look cool and detached as he turned to Sean. “Got

all!* Sean chuckled, downing the water. He was dying to get the juicy details. However, one look at Charles’s face, and he decided some mysteries were better

not help but think they must be really close. She reached out and gently tugged on Charles’s sleeve. “Are you

Noelle quickly let go. “Oh, look

and being used to living alone, Noelle had become quite the self- sufficient cook. Neither

chill here for a bit, okay? I’ll

Charles turned to Sean with a cool look. “Time for you to hit

record speed. “Hold up, Charles. Didn’t you hear your girl? She’s

a slight smirk playing on his lips. “Sorry to break it to you, but what’s Noelle’s