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."

locked eyes with

men were evenly matched, and it was hard to tell who would come out on top. Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal were caught in the middle. They exchanged helpless

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

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

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

dropped his hand and glanced at

was confused. "We're just letting Annie

a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was the first time

he can't handle her, I won't hesitate to step

eyes snapped 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 to Cody. I won't let Mr. Hoffman down."

had a skeptical expression and eyed Lareal. "Just