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

it Andy?” Charles’s lips curled into a half–smile, “What’s he

name!” Sean said with a half–smile. Talking about his cousin could fill

In Brookville, the Smiths were adamant about calling him Bob and would not even touch

the Smiths‘ drama? Why does it bug you that

into Andy a few times. The guy was

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

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

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

all over his face. “Come on, we’re brothers, aren’t we? I’m in a real bind here, and you’re bringing this up now? Don’t forget,

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 then. You just weren’t right for