The Cherished Wife

Chapter 97

Sean’s grin was disarmingly innocent as he adjusted his glasses, looking innocent.

Noelle forced a laugh, her nerves still jangled. The phrase ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing‘ popped into her head unbidden, and she could not help but think it was the perfect way to sum up Sean right then.

Charles squinted, a frosty glint in his eyes, “Showing up unannounced?”

“Don’t tell me my Noelle isn’t happy to see me.” Sean’s eyes landed on Noelle with a playful smirk. “Hmm?”

Noelle forced a laugh, “You two chat. I’ll just be in the kitchen!”

Charles caught Noelle’s hand just in time. “You okay? You look a bit shaken.”

Noelle gulped, shaking her head, “I’m fine, really. I just got a little spooked, but I’m all good now!” She wriggled her hand free from Charles. “You can catch up with Sean, I’ll get started on dinner!”

mouth to respond, Charles could not help but let

rare sight, teased, “What’s this? Trying

daggered look that made Sean’s heart skip. Despite this, Sean just flashed an award- winning grin. “Come on, bro, you’re not playing fair.

smirked, “Should I call her back,

vanished, “Dude, are

mood to be friendly, “Why did you even

bros‘ get- together. Obviously, you’re not on board. The big guy and Peter are busy, so I figured I would at least

nudging the dog beside him with his foot. “Arnold,

back. Whenever Charles shot him one of those piercing

comforting pat. “You’re sure about

shot Sean a skeptical look. “We’ve got the paperwork all sorted. What’s left to doubt?” He let out a derisive snort. “So, what’s the real reason you’re here

bored, that’s all. You know how swamped I’ve been. And Arnold can’t stand the Smiths‘