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.

what she used daily. After watching Sean huff and puff as he collapsed onto the couch, Noelle handed him a

Noelle a quick once–over. She was not the tough cookie everyone made her out to

lump in his throat. Charles seemed more formidable than ever. So, you’re moving in with

blushed, stealing a glance at Charles. He took the glass from her, his look cool and detached as he turned to Sean.

the juicy details. However, one look at Charles’s face,

really close. She reached out and gently tugged on Charles’s sleeve. “Are you guys hungry? Want

her own forwardness, Noelle quickly let go. “Oh, look at the time! You must

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

for a bit, okay? I’ll

soon as Noelle disappeared into the kitchen, Charles turned to Sean with a cool look. “Time for you

friends after getting what they wanted, but this was record speed. “Hold up, Charles. Didn’t you hear your girl? She’s cooking for me.

playing on his lips. “Sorry