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.

from Chloe's grasp, scampered over, and grabbed Charles's pants. "Uncle, where are you off to? Why don't you want to hang out

errand, but I'll be back before you know it!" Charles always had unexpected patience for Anna. The whole room watched, their

assured Anna, "You're such a good girl, Anna. I've

with you, Uncle?" Anna's eyes

and you should stay with your mom. He glanced over at Chloe, who was already on her feet. "Anna,

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to see him the next time

pondered for a second before nodding. "Okay, deal!" She piped

further, his face close to Anna's. She giggled and planted a

his cheek, smiled affectionately, and gently tapped Anna's head. "You

stood up and gave Chloe a

panic kicked back in when Anna failed to make Charles stay She leaped up and clung to Charles' waist. "Charles,

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grimaced, feeling instantly uncomfortable. "Let