The Cherished Wife

Chapter 45

Sean sauntered over and gave the woman a once–over. “She’s been drugged with something strong. How Tong has she been holding out? If she’s your girl, why didn’t you just deal with it? Why drag me into this?” He chuckled, taking in her good looks.

As he stared longer, something clicked. A shadow of recognition flickered in his eyes. “Wait, isn’t she from the Shaw family?”

Charles quirked an eyebrow. “You know her?”

“Don’t get it twisted. I don’t know her!” Sean was quick to catch the hint in Charles’s tone and shot back, I’ve only had the pleasure of seeing her once, nothing more. I’m curious. How did you get tangled up with the Shaws? I heard that Joseph’s kid has some ties with them too.”

“Mhm,” Charles nodded, confirming the connection.

Sean rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “So, what’s the plan?

me,” Charles retorted sharply. “What else would I

her, and you’re just standing there? That’s not your style,” Sean teased.” Imight just tell Peter… Look, I may be a doctor, but this isn’t my specialty. You didn’t fill

was the picture of despair. “You already know what’s going to cure her,

and his expression turned stormy and a tad

lit up with realization. “Don’t tell me you haven’t

doing this or what?” Charles shot a glance at the restless figure on the bed.” You’re starting to sound like a

with ice. Ronald, go grab some. Just a heads up, she’s going to have a fever tomorrow, I’ll write you. a prescription,

clear, Charles turned to Ronald, who was already at the door. He nodded. “Ice coming

they could not just hand her off to anyone. There were no servants at Phoenix Tree Residence, just the three guys, Charles sent Ronald and

ice, and gently placed Noelle inside. The cold hit her like a wave, and Noelle almost instantly