The Cherished Wife

Chapter 71

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Charles shook his head with a chuckle, while Sean was left speechless, clicking his tongue in mock disapproval before nodding in agreement. “Sounds good to me. I’m free as a bird these days. If you can get Peter to come, it’d be awesome for the gang to get together.”

“Got it!”

Once Sean had left, Charles came up behind Noelle and gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

Noelle spun around, her lip caught between her teeth, “When you say ‘the gang,‘ are you talking about the Four Young Masters of Brookville?”

“Four Young Masters of Brookville?” Charles chewed over the title, a playful glint in his eyes. “Who told you about that?”

be told?” Noelle’s eyes went wide with mock surprise. “In Brookville, you guys are celebrities. Back when I was

Charles quirked an eyebrow, clearly amused. “That’s just a label others slap on us. We’re just a bunch of guys with the

were not bored enough to make up titles for themselves. Then, with a sly grin, he teased, “So, have you had your eye on

thought Charles could be so full of himself. “Are you pulling my leg, Mr. Hoffman? I didn’t even know you back then. It’s just that my

from her classmates, and she did recall them mentioning how

really paid much attention to it at the time and had not connected the dots. Now, reflecting

knowing look. “It’s getting

question, and her heart raced. Before they made it official with a

though he had morphed into someone else, saying things she never imagined

as husband and wife, so you’ve got to get used to the role,” Charles said, his teasing smile fading into something more serious. “I’m not going to introduce you to my brothers just yet. Do