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?”

my cousin

a half–smile, “What’s

said with a half–smile. Talking about his cousin could

who also went by Bob. In Brookville, the Smiths were

the Smiths‘ drama? Why does it bug you

City, he had bumped into Andy a few times. The guy was sharp, but he

I’m not into the whole Smith enterprise.

ran his fingers through his hair, exasperated. Charles quirked an eyebrow, “So, you’re telling me you skipped town for a ‘meeting,‘ but

out a laugh. “Man, I’ve never seen you so spooked. You’re usually Mr. Cool, but after her, Bob’s the only one who’s got

forget,

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 then. You just weren’t right for