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,

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

just flashed an award- winning grin. “Come on, bro, you’re not playing fair. Every man for

smirked, “Should I

smile vanished, “Dude, are you

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

you’re not on board.

the dog beside

Sean’s unlikely companion, was a black–furred pooch with a striking streak down his back. Whenever Charles shot him

gave Arnold’s head a comforting pat.

Sean a skeptical look. “We’ve got the paperwork all sorted. What’s left to doubt?” He let out a

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

dumping Arnold on me?” Charles’s voice was icy. “You’ve seen it yourself. Noelle

of Noelle, Arnold perked up, his eyes wide and pleading. He let out a couple of sad barks and shuffled over to Charles, nuzzling against his leg with his big