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

lips curled into a half–smile, “What’s he gotten himself into

said with a half–smile. Talking about his

Bob. In Brookville, the Smiths were adamant

Smiths‘ drama? Why

Banyan City, he had bumped into Andy a few times. The guy was sharp, but he played by his own

enterprise. They’ve backed off from me, but Bob’s got a screw loose or something. He’s always

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

you so spooked. You’re usually Mr. Cool, but after her, Bob’s the only one who’s got you

I’m in a real bind here, and you’re bringing this up now? Don’t forget, you had a hand in her

up, I would’ve totally forgotten she was part of our Hoffman crew.” He