The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 795

The gathering was arranged by Sean, and both Peter and Steven showed up. As usual, Steven brought along Eloise, the so-called little firecracker.

However, despite Sean's nickname for her, none of them had ever seen her act that way. Every time she was around, Eloise was quiet and composed, almost like a perfect lady from a well-bred family. Her demeanor made the nickname seem entirely out of place.

Since Eloise was the only woman present, while the four men played cards, she sat quietly to the side without moving-like a statue.

If they had not known beforehand that she was there with Steven, they might have forgotten about her presence altogether.

"I thought you'd be heading back for New Year's," Charles said, placing a card on the table.

His gaze shifted to Steven before he added, "How did that matter with Aunt Nancy go?"

Steven's eyes flickered briefly, and he met Charles' gaze from across the table. With a sharp look, he held a card between his fingers, as if pondering something. He then replied, "What? Does my staying in Brookville bother you?" Charles raised an eyebrow slightly, letting his gaze fall on Eloise. "Is Ms. Naylor not returning to the Naylor family either?"

Eloise, who had been sitting quietly, seemed startled when Charles addressed her.

expression somewhat dazed. Looking at Charles, she noticed that his eyes, though sharp like

gaze held a cold indifference, Charles' eyes seemed more probing, as though he could see into

her gaze and took a deep breath. After nervously squeezing her hands, she forced a small smile. "I haven't reunited with the Naylor family yet. The only member I've met

delicate. Rather, it seemed to carry a slight

faint smile. "That doesn't sound like Steven. The Naylor family has been searching for you

the right time yet,"

are you bored lately? Have

the subject, Charles shrugged, feeling unconcerned. "Aunt

have it under control," Steven interrupted. He then turned to Eloise. "Are

Honestly, if I

had no other connections in Brookville. Without Steven, she really had no other place to

New Year's, after all. You know Charles' wife, don't you? You could spend time

this. "Steven's right. Nelly's been feeling lonely at home, which is why she went out today to meet

not help but jump

a bone

gathering came together? It's because