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

sight, teased, “What’s this? Trying to be Mr. Nice Guy now?”

just flashed an

“Should I call

smile vanished, “Dude, are

mood to be friendly,

our new sister–in–law. We planned a bros‘ get- together. Obviously, you’re not on board. The big guy and

a straight face, nudging the

Charles shot him one of those piercing looks, Arnold would droop his head sadly and snuggle

a comforting pat. “You’re sure about

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

know how swamped I’ve been. And Arnold can’t stand the Smiths‘

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