Wife 97

Chapter 97

Sean’s grin was disarmingly innocent as he adjusted his glasses, looking innocent.

Noelle forced a laugh, her nerves still jangled. The phrase ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing‘ popped into her head unbidden, and she could not help but think it was the perfect way to sum up Sean right then.

Charles squinted, a frosty glint in his eyes, “Showing up unannounced?”

“Don’t tell me my Noelle isn’t happy to see me.” Sean’s eyes landed on Noelle with a playful smirk. “Hmm?”

Noelle forced a laugh, “You two chat. I’ll just be in the kitchen!”

Charles caught Noelle’s hand just in time. “You okay? You look a bit shaken.”

Noelle gulped, shaking her head, “I’m fine, really. I just got a little spooked, but I’m all good now!” She wriggled her hand free from Charles. “You can catch up with Sean, I’ll get started on dinner!”

practically bolt away as he opened his mouth to respond, Charles could

catching this rare sight, teased, “What’s this?

that made Sean’s heart skip. Despite this, Sean just flashed an award- winning grin. “Come on, bro, you’re not playing fair. Every man for

Charles smirked, “Should I call her back,

vanished, “Dude, are you messing

about you?” Charles was not in the mood to

We planned a bros‘ get- together. Obviously, you’re not on board. The big guy and Peter

nudging the dog beside

him one of those piercing looks, Arnold would droop his head sadly and snuggle up to

Arnold’s head a comforting pat. “You’re sure

the paperwork all sorted. What’s left to doubt?” He let out a derisive

a nonchalant shrug. “Just bored, that’s all. You know how swamped I’ve been.

me?” Charles’s voice was icy. “You’ve seen

perked up, his eyes wide and pleading. He let out a couple of sad

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