The Cherished Wife

Chapter 311



Ronald and Lareal snapped to attention. "Mr. Lennon!" they exclaimed.

Charles glanced up at Peter. "What are you doing here?"

With a sly smile and a quirk of his eyebrow, Peter leaned casually against the door. "I haven't seen you lose your temper like this in years," he said, his eyes hinting at something deeper.

Charles scowled at him. "What's your point?"

Peter just shrugged. "She's a woman. Don't you think you're being a bit harsh?" He then caught the sharp look in Charles's eyes. "Oh? Seems like you haven't changed since you treated my sister's foster mother the same way three years ago."

Peter's expression darkened, and the air around him grew tense. He locked eyes with Charles, and without a word, a fierce showdown began.

out on top. Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal were caught in the middle. They exchanged helpless looks, silently

let out a disdainful huff. "Don't think for a second I won't

tapping his knee lightly with his long fingers. "You're talking to

with a barely-there smile. "I'm warning you! This is the last time I'll

reassuring pat on the shoulder. "My aunt and uncle are waiting for her too. If you're not ready to give up, just keep waiting. She'll

dropped his hand and glanced at Ronald. "Give Annie back

was confused. "We're just letting Annie off the

have stood a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was the first time

"Tell him that if he can't handle her, I won't hesitate to step in." His voice was icy as