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

into a half–smile, “What’s

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

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

flicked his cigarette, “Since when do you care about the Smiths‘ drama? Why does it bug you that he showed

into Andy a few times. The guy was sharp, but he

Smith enterprise. They’ve

Charles quirked an eyebrow, “So, you’re

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

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 a pain he could not stand

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.