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!”

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

sight, teased, “What’s this? Trying to be

shot him a daggered look that made Sean’s heart skip. Despite this, Sean just flashed an award- winning

smirked, “Should I call her

are you

the mood to

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

face, nudging the dog

companion, was a black–furred pooch with a striking streak down his back. Whenever Charles shot him one of those piercing looks, Arnold would

pat. “You’re sure about

sorted. What’s left to doubt?” He let out a derisive snort.

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

of dumping Arnold on me?” Charles’s voice was icy. “You’ve seen it yourself. Noelle can’t

out a couple of sad barks and shuffled over to Charles, nuzzling against his leg with his big head, trying to win