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!”

opened his mouth to respond, Charles

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

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

I

smile vanished, “Dude, are

was not in the mood to

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

with a straight face, nudging the dog beside him

Sean’s unlikely companion, was a black–furred pooch with a striking streak down his back. Whenever Charles shot him one of those piercing looks, Arnold would droop his head sadly and snuggle up

comforting pat.

sorted. What’s left to doubt?” He let out a derisive snort. “So, what’s the real reason you’re here

bored, that’s all. You know how swamped

voice was icy. “You’ve seen

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