The Cherished Wife

Chapter 68

Noelle offered, “What can I get you to drink?”

Sean winked at Charles, clearly enjoying the moment, and said, “I’d love a drink from our gracious hostess. How about…”

“He’s not having a drink. Sean, you’re not tired, are you?” Charles’s eyebrows knitted together, his piercing gaze sliding over Sean with an unmistakable warning.

A playful glint danced in Sean’s eyes, He could tell Charles was on the verge of losing his cool, so he dropped the act. I’m good, really. No need to bother you. Just point me to the stuff that needs moving!”

He made a mental note to tell the big guy and Peter later how Charles had kept picking on him.

They had decided to keep the house, so Noelle had put some things back in their places, only taking what she used daily. After watching Sean huff and puff as he collapsed onto the couch, Noelle handed him a glass of water. “Thanks a ton. You’ve been a huge help today!”

thanks!” Sean gave Noelle a quick once–over. She was not the tough cookie everyone made her out

Charles’s eye again, Sean felt a lump in his throat. Charles seemed more formidable than

He took the glass from her, his look cool and detached as he turned to Sean. “Got a problem with

water. He was dying to get the juicy

could not help but think they must be really close. She

eyebrow, glancing down at Noelle’s hand on his sleeve. Realizing her own forwardness, Noelle quickly let go. “Oh, look

quite

a bit, okay? I’ll make

as Noelle disappeared into the kitchen, Charles turned to Sean with a cool look. “Time for you to hit the road,