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 without a word, a

was hard to tell who would come out on top. Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal

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

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

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

him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "My aunt and uncle are waiting for her too. If you're not ready

his hand and glanced at

just letting

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

can't handle her, I won't hesitate

eyes snapped up, and he got it in a flash. He jumped to his feet and said, "I'll go right now and take

hand, had a skeptical expression and