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."

around him grew tense. He locked eyes with Charles, and

on top. Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal were caught in the middle. They exchanged helpless looks, silently wishing they could just

out a disdainful huff. "Don't think for a second I

knee lightly with his long fingers. "You're talking to me like that? Aren't you worried I'll

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

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 ready to give up, just keep waiting. She'll come back

hand and glanced at Ronald.

confused. "We're just letting

done today, she would not have stood a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was the first time he had seen Charles show any mercy. "Mr. Hoffman,

won't hesitate

feet and said, "I'll go right now and take the person back to Cody. I won't let Mr.

a skeptical expression and