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

curled into a

said with a half–smile. Talking about

went by Bob. In Brookville, the Smiths were adamant about calling him Bob and would not even

cigarette, “Since when do you care about the Smiths‘ drama? Why does

Andy a few times. The guy was sharp,

Charles’s couldn’t–care–less vibe, “You know I’m not into the whole Smith enterprise. They’ve backed off from me, but

“So, you’re telling me you skipped town

“Man, I’ve never seen you so spooked. You’re usually Mr. Cool, but

forget, you had a hand in her leaving too!” Every time he thought of

if you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve totally forgotten she