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,

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

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

gave a small, knowing smile, tapping his knee lightly with his long fingers. "You're talking to me like that?

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

the shoulder. "My aunt and uncle are waiting for her too. If you're not ready to give up, just keep waiting. She'll

hand and glanced at

"We're just letting Annie off the

would not have stood a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was the first time he had seen Charles show

wrist. "Tell him that if he can't handle her, I won't hesitate to step in."

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

had a skeptical expression