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,

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

this, Sean just flashed an award- winning grin. “Come on, bro,

I call her

are you messing

you?” Charles was not in the mood to be friendly, “Why did you even

bros‘ get- together. Obviously, you’re not on board. The big guy and Peter are

the dog

unlikely companion, was a black–furred pooch with a striking streak down his back. Whenever Charles shot him one of those piercing looks, Arnold would droop his head sadly and

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

the paperwork all sorted. What’s left to doubt?” He let out a

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