The Cherished Wife

"Worried about what?" Peter raised an eyebrow. "That she might come back?"

Sean nodded solemnly. "You know how much drama there was and how it changed Charles for the worse." The memories still tugged at Sean's heartstrings. "Everyone had such high hopes back then." While Sean was talking, he noticed Peter staring off toward the kitchen, lost in thought. "What's on your mind?"

"I've got a feeling you're wrong about that," Peter said with a smirk. "Noelle's not like that other woman, and Charles isn't as hung up on her as you think. I don't see her as a real threat."

Sean shook his head, unconvinced. "We'll see. I've got a bad feeling about it. Unless she's gone for good, I'm not holding my breath... But I've got to admit, Noelle's a good match for him. Ever since they got together, he's been a different guy." Sean liked Noelle after their few interactions. She seemed genuine and had no hidden agendas from the start with Charles.

Peter's expression turned serious. "You shouldn't be worrying about this stuff." He paused, then added, "But..."

what?" Sean asked, curious.

shook his head. "You wanted her background checked. I've found some leads,"

of the blue that day. He had wanted to get the measure of this Noelle,

Noelle, Peter got

have looked delicate, but she was tough as nails. Even from their brief encounter, it

a knack for fitting

have always thought the Shaws treat Noelle weirdly. She and Winter are

treats her like their black sheep. Jade has gone after her own daughter more times than can count. I just can't