The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 100

Chapter 100

+15 BONUS

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.

Noelle found Charles holding her bowl. “Want a taste? I made it earlier and just

gave a sly squint, letting the previous topic slide.

reaction, Noelle’s tension melted

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

Noelle beamed. “I overheard

the rest of the soup and handed back the empty bowl, which Noelle took with ease. He hesitated for

gave a

stuff to do, so I’ll let you get

to give him a confused glance.

“You’re with the Frotconn

project team, right?”

that’s right, the

then

shook his head. “Ever thought

crossed her mind. Charles