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.

her head in surprise, her expression somewhat dazed. Looking at Charles, she

seemed more probing, as though he could see into her soul. His sharpness was then softened by a glint

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 is

was not soft and delicate. Rather, it seemed to carry a

Steven. The Naylor family has been searching for

right time yet," he said,

are you bored lately? Have you handled your

drop the subject, Charles shrugged, feeling unconcerned. "Aunt Nancy,

it under control," Steven interrupted. He

shook her head. "No, I'm fine. Honestly, if I

words were entirely true. She had no other connections in

bit surprised. "It's New Year's, after all. You know Charles' wife, don't you? You could spend time with

this. "Steven's right. Nelly's been feeling lonely at home, which

help but

on, I've got a bone

how this gathering came together? It's because Charles'