The Cherished Wife

Chapter 182



Teresa finally calmed down and gave Noelle an exasperated look. "My calmness depends on the situation. I mean, this is Charles Hoffman we're talking about! How can that not be shocking? Just ask Rowena."

"Exactly. Teresa is absolutely right," Rowena agreed, nodding earnestly. "When I first heard that she married Charles, I had the same reaction as you, Teresa."

Rowena hooked her arm around Noelle's shoulder. "But seriously, there's no time like the present. Since you're going to introduce us to Charles, let's do it today. We're free, and it's the weekend. Who knows when your busy husband will have time otherwise?"

"Now?" Noelle thought for a moment. "Alright. Let me call him and see if he's available."

The three of them found a comfortable place to sit, and Noelle dialed Charles' number. Rowena glanced at the screen and burst into laughter. "Teresa, guess what name Noelle has saved for Charles in her phone?"

"Hubby?"

"That's too cliche. Try again."

"Sweetheart?"

How could you save

Rowena. "What's so weird about that? I think it's fine!" she said

the sound of agonized screams could be heard, echoing throughout the space. Qutside, the scene was one of vibrant nightlife. This place was Brookville's largest trading

he saw the man in a white shirt that contrasted sharply with the darkness and blood

cigarette between his fingers, and in the dim corridor,

as big as Andrew showed utmost respect and a strange sense of

with one hand in his pocket and glanced inside. "How

kid's stubborn

well. We can