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.”

I want less.” He paused before adding, “So, what’s the latest drama with the

my

into a half–smile, “What’s he gotten himself into

Andy? The Smiths don’t even recognize that name!” Sean said with a half–smile. Talking about his cousin could fill books. “Why’d he ditch Banyan City for

who also went by Bob. In Brookville, the Smiths

“Since when do you care about the Smiths‘ drama? Why does it

into Andy a few times. The guy was sharp, but he played by

brow, annoyed 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

an eyebrow, “So, you’re telling

let out a laugh. “Man, I’ve never seen you so spooked. You’re usually Mr. Cool, but after her, Bob’s the only one who’s got you

over his face. “Come on, we’re brothers, aren’t we? I’m in a real bind here, and you’re bringing this up now? Don’t forget, you had a hand in her leaving too!” Every time he thought of her, Sean’s chest tightened with a pain he could not stand and wished he could

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

through Sean’s fingers, and a shadow

you!” Charles snuffed out his cigarette with finality. “You made a promise to