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!”

away as he opened his mouth to respond, Charles could not help but

sight, teased, “What’s this? Trying

a daggered look that made Sean’s heart skip. Despite this, Sean just flashed an award- winning grin. “Come on,

smirked, “Should I

are

not in the mood to be friendly, “Why did you even come

together. Obviously, you’re not on board. The big guy and Peter are busy, so I figured I would at

face, nudging the dog beside him with his foot.

striking streak down his back. Whenever Charles shot him one of those piercing looks, Arnold would

gave Arnold’s head a comforting pat.

skeptical look. “We’ve got the paperwork all sorted. What’s left to doubt?”

that’s all. You know how swamped I’ve been. And Arnold can’t stand

me?” Charles’s voice was icy. “You’ve seen it yourself. Noelle can’t stand the sight

wide and pleading. He let out a couple of sad barks and shuffled over to Charles, nuzzling against his