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?”

mock surprise. “In Brookville, you guys are celebrities. Back when I was in

clearly amused. “That’s just a label others slap on us. We’re just a bunch of guys

with a sly grin, he teased, “So, have you had

himself. “Are you pulling my leg, Mr. Hoffman? I didn’t even know you back then. It’s just that my

did recall them mentioning how Charles was a genius

time and had not connected the dots. Now, reflecting on it, she had to admit

word with a knowing look. “It’s getting late. Let’s head home, shall we,

flushed at the question, and her heart raced. Before they made it official with

morphed into someone

married now, legally bound as husband and wife, so you’ve got to get used to the role,” Charles said, his teasing smile fading into something more