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.

house, so Noelle had put some things back in their places, only taking what she used daily. After watching Sean huff and puff as he collapsed onto the couch, Noelle handed him a glass of water. “Thanks a ton. You’ve been a huge help

No need for thanks!” Sean gave Noelle a quick once–over. She was not the tough cookie everyone made her out to

eye again, Sean felt a lump in his throat. Charles

her, his

the juicy details. However, one

together and could not help but think they must be really close. She reached out and gently tugged on Charles’s

hand on his sleeve. Realizing her own forwardness, Noelle quickly let go. “Oh, look

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

bit, okay? I’ll

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

He had seen people ditch their friends after getting what they wanted, but this was record speed. “Hold up, Charles. Didn’t you hear your

again, a slight smirk playing on his lips. “Sorry to break