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

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

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

the Smiths were adamant about calling him Bob and would not even touch the name

Smiths‘ drama? Why does it bug you that

had bumped into Andy a few times. The guy

not into the whole Smith enterprise. They’ve

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

Cool, but after her, Bob’s the only one who’s got

glared at Charles, frustration written 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, you had a

cold and distant. “You know, if you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve