The Cherished Wife by Chweety

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!”

bolt away as he opened his mouth to respond, Charles

rare sight, teased, “What’s this? Trying to be Mr. Nice

skip. Despite this, Sean just flashed an award- winning grin. “Come on, bro, you’re not

smirked, “Should I

smile vanished, “Dude, are you messing

in the mood to be friendly, “Why did you even

forgotten? It’s to celebrate your partnership with our new sister–in–law. We planned a bros‘ get- together. Obviously, you’re not on board. The big guy and Peter

nudging the dog beside him with

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

head a comforting pat. “You’re sure about this?”

to doubt?” He let out a derisive

gave a nonchalant shrug. “Just bored, that’s all. You know how swamped I’ve been. And Arnold can’t stand the

was icy. “You’ve seen it yourself. Noelle can’t stand the sight of

mention of Noelle, Arnold perked up, his eyes wide and pleading. He let out a couple of sad barks and shuffled