The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 311



Ronald and Lareal snapped to attention. "Mr. Lennon!" they exclaimed.

Charles glanced up at Peter. "What are you doing here?"

With a sly smile and a quirk of his eyebrow, Peter leaned casually against the door. "I haven't seen you lose your temper like this in years," he said, his eyes hinting at something deeper.

Charles scowled at him. "What's your point?"

Peter just shrugged. "She's a woman. Don't you think you're being a bit harsh?" He then caught the sharp look in Charles's eyes. "Oh? Seems like you haven't changed since you treated my sister's foster mother the same way three years ago."

expression darkened, and the air around him grew tense. He locked eyes with Charles, and without a word, a

hard to tell who would come out on top. Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal were caught in the middle. They exchanged

huff. "Don't think for a second I won't hit

gave a small, knowing smile, tapping his knee lightly with his long fingers. "You're talking to me like that? Aren't you

he quickly calmed himself. "She's gone!" he said, with a barely-there smile. "I'm warning you! This is the

settling down. He got up, walked over to Peter, and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "My aunt and uncle are waiting for her too. If you're not

and glanced at Ronald. "Give Annie back to

was confused. "We're just letting

of it. With what Annie had done today, she would not have stood a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was the first time

her go Charles said firmly, massaging his wrist. "Tell him that if he can't handle her, I won't hesitate to step in." His voice was icy as he turned back to Ronald. "AndCut ties with

his feet and said, "I'll go right now and take the person back to Cody.

other hand, had a skeptical expression and eyed Lareal. "Just whose