The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 754

When Janet saw Charles answer the phone and get ready to leave, she instinctively guessed that the caller must be someone important. What bad timing. It was the Hoffman family's annual dinner, an event Charles had never missed as the future head of the family. Even

Kelly's departure years ago had not seemed to stir much emotion in him.

Trusting her women's intuition, Janet was certain the caller was a woman.

Janet's voice was not exactly loud, but it cut through the room so every member of the Hoffman family heard.

Mateo was the first to catch on, his face clouding over. "Charles, where do you think you're heading?"

Charles gave Janet a sharp glance that soon landed on Mateo. "I've got some stuff to sort out. It's quick, and I'll be back in a flash!"

"Now? What could be so urgent? It's a work holiday, so you should be enjoying dinner with us!" With the house packed, Mateo played the part of the strict dad. After all, most of the attendees were there to see Charles, so what would happen to their big party if he left? Charles just scrunched his brow and did not bother with a reply, heading straight for the door.

where are you off to? Why don't you want to hang out with me

be a good girl. I have to run an errand, but I'll be back before you know it!" Charles always had

Anna, "You're such a good

you, Uncle?" Anna's eyes were wide with hope as she

you should stay with your mom. He glanced over at Chloe, who was already on her feet. "Anna, sweetheart, come back to me.

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you to see him the next time you miss

nodding. "Okay, deal!" She piped up, "Uncle, bend

request, Charles bent down further, his face close to Anna's. She giggled and planted a kiss on his cheek. "There, it's

affectionately, and gently tapped Anna's head. "You got

up and

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