The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 69

Chapter 69

Charles shot Sean a quick look, a hint of a smirk on his face. “Come on, you know I don’t kid about stuff like this.”

“You’ve lost your mind!” Sean couldn’t wrap his head around the fact that Charles had actually tied the knot with Noelle. He peeked into the kitchen, still in disbelief. “You know she’s… she’s not the one!”

A glint of steel flashed in Charles’s eyes as he smiled, his gaze sharpening as he looked at Sean, obviously not a fan of his words.

Sean knew Charles had a serious hang–up about that woman, but he pressed on. “Look, Noelle’s got nothing to do with this, and if she ever finds out…”

I’m doing.” Charles cut in, his voice icy. “Stay out of it.

family even take her in?” Sean was not buying it. “It’s easy for you to say, but you and I both knew how messy your

an eyebrow, a cool edge to his look. At Sean’s words, the corners of his mouth twitched into a faint smile. “So, that’s why you can’t stand

changed the subject. He had zero interest in discussing something that Charles was so touchy

Sean on the shoulder. “Look, whatever’s going on with you/ and her, I’m staying out of it. Remember, I told

gave a shrug. “You think I’ve got nothing better to do? I just don’t want to

that, which is exactly why I didn’t go to work for the Smith

that life. The Smiths were not too happy about it, especially when Sean decided

was set on his path in medicine, and

bring a friend home today, so the pickings were slim. She made a couple of simple dishes and, seeing Charles and Sean deep in conversation, announced with a smile, Dinner’s

up as he glanced over at Noelle, spotting the few yet inviting dishes on the table. A teasing look passed between him and Charles. “Wow, lucky guy! Who knew your wife was