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!”

mention it, really. No need for thanks!” Sean gave Noelle a quick once–over. She was not the tough cookie everyone made her out

in his throat. Charles seemed more formidable than ever. So, you’re

her, his look cool and detached as he turned to Sean. “Got

at all!* Sean chuckled, downing the water. He was dying to get the juicy details. However, one look at Charles’s face, and he decided some mysteries were

them together and could not help but think they must be really close. She reached out and gently tugged on

his sleeve. Realizing her own forwardness, Noelle quickly let go. “Oh, look at the time! You must be

at home and being used to living alone, Noelle had become quite the self- sufficient cook. Neither Charles nor Sean objected, so she headed for

for 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