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!”

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

again, Sean felt a lump in his throat. Charles seemed more formidable than ever. So,

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

He was dying to get the juicy details. However, one look at Charles’s face, and he decided some mysteries were better

close. She reached out and gently tugged on Charles’s sleeve. “Are you guys

on his sleeve. Realizing her own forwardness, Noelle quickly let go. “Oh, look at the time! You must be famished. I’ll make something

and being used to living alone, Noelle had become quite the self- sufficient

chill here for a bit, okay? I’ll

the kitchen, Charles turned to Sean with a cool look. “Time for you to hit