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?

doctor, so you tell me,” Charles retorted sharply. “What else

Charles. A knockout like 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 me in earlier. I’ve just stepped away from surgery. I don’t have

the picture of despair. “You already know what’s going to cure her, so why in the world

and his expression

“Don’t

what?” Charles shot a glance at the restless figure on the bed.”

cool her down with ice. Ronald, go grab some.

Charles turned to Ronald, who was already at the door. He

her off to anyone. There were no servants

a wave, and Noelle almost instantly tried to escape the tub, clutching desperately at Charles’s arms, tears falling freely. “You’re so mean! It’s