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."

tense. He locked

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

think

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

he said, with a barely-there smile. "I'm warning you!

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.

hand and glanced at Ronald.

"We're just letting

done today, she would not have stood a chance with Charles's usual approach.

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

it in a flash. He jumped to his feet and said, "I'll go right

other hand, had a skeptical expression