The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 99

Chapter 99

Sean, of course, ended up staying for dinner.

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He could not stop raving about Noelle’s cooking, and she blushed at the compliments. Post–dinner, Noelle tackled the dishes while Sean and Charles headed to the study upstairs to get down to business. Arnold, meanwhile, was huddled in a corner, his puppy–dog eyes fixed on the kitchen door, silently

pleading for Noelle, the lady of the hour, to notice him.

Once upstairs, Charles flicked a cigarette Sean’s way. “Let’s hear it.”

Sean smirked and let out a low chuckle. “You always know what’s on my mind.”

his expression tight, “Believe me, there’s nothing I want less.” He paused before adding, “So, what’s the latest drama with

my cousin again!”

Charles’s lips curled into a half–smile, “What’s he gotten himself into this

half–smile. Talking about his cousin could fill

the Smiths were adamant

care about the Smiths‘ drama? Why does it bug you that he

Banyan City, he had bumped into Andy a few times. The guy was sharp, but he played by his own

by Charles’s couldn’t–care–less vibe, “You know I’m not into the whole Smith enterprise. They’ve backed off from me, but Bob’s got a screw loose or something. He’s always on

through his hair, exasperated. Charles quirked an eyebrow, “So, you’re telling me you skipped town for a ‘meeting,‘ but

usually Mr. Cool, but after her, Bob’s the

and you’re bringing this up now? Don’t forget, you had a hand in her leaving too!” Every time

were dark and intense as he looked at Sean, his voice cold and distant. “You know, if you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve totally forgotten she was part of our Hoffman crew.” He said icily, “I wasn’t helping you back

and a shadow of sadness flickered in his eyes.

not you!” Charles snuffed out his cigarette with finality. “You made a promise to let her go. You owe her that