The Cherished Wife

Chapter 99

Sean, of course, ended up staying for dinner.

+15 BONUS

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 he

a half–smile. Talking about his cousin could fill books. “Why’d he ditch Banyan City for

Smiths were adamant about calling him Bob and would

you care about the Smiths‘ drama?

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

by Charles’s couldn’t–care–less vibe, “You know I’m not into the whole Smith enterprise. They’ve backed off from me, but Bob’s got a screw loose or something. He’s always on

“So, you’re telling me you skipped town for a ‘meeting,‘ but really,

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

“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 hand in her leaving too!” Every time he thought of her, Sean’s chest tightened with

and distant. “You know, if you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve totally forgotten she was part of our Hoffman crew.”