The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 100

Chapter 100

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Sean closed his eyes for a moment, trying to let it go. “Okay, enough about that. I’m heading out in two days. Can you look after Arnold for me?” He got up to leave, then hesitated. “And my cousin… if he bothers you, just… try to cut him some slack, okay?”

Charles nodded, giving Sean a quick look. “Just watch your back, alright?”

Sean gave a half–smile, a hint of caution in his voice. “You‘

got to watch your back these days. I hear you’re planning to take on Robert? He may not be a tiger, but watch out. Even a kitty can pack a punch!” Grabbing his suit jacket from the chair, Sean headed for the door and spotted Noelle with two bowls of gazpacho. “Is this for us?”

Noelle nodded. “Try it!”

Sean chuckled. “I’d love to, but I’ve got some loose ends to tie up at the hospital. Save it for a toast with my bro!”

“Sure thing. Catch you later!” Noelle replied with a warm smile, missing the stern look on Charles’s face as

Sean left.

holding her bowl. “Want a taste? I made it earlier and just chilled

sly squint, letting the previous topic slide.

his reaction, Noelle’s tension melted

Charles said honestly. “The perfect mix of tart and sweet, and

more!” Noelle beamed. “I overheard you guys earlier.

of the soup and handed back the empty bowl, which Noelle took with

a

I’ll let you

her hand, causing Noelle to give him a confused glance. “What’s

“You’re with the Frotconn

project team, right?”

right, the

then hesitated.

his head. “Ever thought about leaving

thought had never crossed her mind. Charles