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!”

Noelle practically bolt away as he opened his mouth to respond, Charles could not help but let out

catching this rare sight, teased, “What’s this? Trying to be

a 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. Every man for

I call her back,

“Dude, are

was not in the mood

not on board. The big guy and

with a straight face, nudging the dog

shot him

Arnold’s head a comforting pat. “You’re sure about this?” he

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

gave a nonchalant shrug. “Just bored, that’s all. You know how swamped I’ve been. And