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."

him grew tense. He locked eyes with Charles, and without

Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal were caught in the middle.

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

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 something bad about

he said, with a barely-there smile. "I'm warning you! This is the last time I'll let it slide." He

over to Peter, and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "My aunt and uncle are waiting

and glanced at Ronald.

just letting Annie

stood a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was the first time he had seen Charles show any mercy. "Mr.

can't handle her, I won't hesitate to step in." His voice was icy as he turned back to Ronald. "AndCut ties with the

and said, "I'll go right now and take

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