The Cherished Wife

Chapter 99

Sean, of course, ended up staying for dinner.

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He could not stop raving about Noelle’s cooking, and she blushed at the compliments. Post–dinner, Noelle tackled the dishes while Sean and Charles headed to the study upstairs to get down to business. Arnold, meanwhile, was huddled in a corner, his puppy–dog eyes fixed on the kitchen door, silently

pleading for Noelle, the lady of the hour, to notice him.

Once upstairs, Charles flicked a cigarette Sean’s way. “Let’s hear it.”

Sean smirked and let out a low chuckle. “You always know what’s on my mind.”

Charles tapped his fingers on the chair, his expression tight, “Believe me, there’s nothing I want less.” He paused before adding, “So, what’s the latest drama with the Smiths?”

it’s my cousin

Charles’s lips curled into a half–smile, “What’s

The Smiths don’t even recognize that name!” Sean said with a half–smile. Talking about

the Smiths were adamant about calling him Bob and would not

flicked his cigarette, “Since when do you care about the Smiths‘ drama? Why

of years back in Banyan City, he had bumped into Andy a few times. The guy was sharp, but he

into the whole Smith enterprise. They’ve backed off from

exasperated. Charles quirked an eyebrow, “So, you’re telling me you skipped town for

you so spooked. You’re usually Mr. Cool, but after

in a real bind here, and you’re bringing this up now? Don’t forget, you had a hand in her leaving too!” Every time he thought of her, Sean’s chest tightened with a pain he could not stand and wished

eyes were dark and intense as he looked at Sean, his voice cold and distant. “You know, if you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve totally forgotten she was part of our Hoffman crew.” He said icily, “I wasn’t helping you back