The Cherished Wife

"Him? Dating someone?" Henry shook his head. "You know Charlie's temperament well. Even Janet couldn't catch his eye; he's probably still thinking about that person." Henry sighed and shook his head.

Nancy had a different perspective from Henry. "Henry, you know Charlie's temperament. What does he despise the most? Those two women both did exactly that, so Charlie won't have anything to do with them."

Since Charles had grown up by Nancy's side, she understood his personality well. "I trust Charlie on this. If he's asking me to go over, it's probably because he doesn't want to come here, and that he certainly doesn't want the family to know. I'll go over and have a look." "That boy always preferred you, ever since he was little. Even though I'm his uncle, we ended up being distant." Henry spoke with a hint of jealousy, though it was not clear whether it was directed at Charles or Nancy. Nancy chuckled. "If Charlie knew his Uncle Henry felt this way, he'd be hurt."

"That boy? Hurt?" Henry muttered a few more words, then sighed. "Since you're going, let me pack a couple of clothes." Henry thought that Nancy had probably been cooped up in the Hoffman residence for too long. Perhaps spending a few days at Charles' Phoenix Tree Residence, which had a pleasant environment, would do her good.

"No need. I'm just going for a visit, not to stay."

you for a bit of a break!" Henry said as he started

there had not been much affection between them at first. It was

health deteriorated significantly after giving birth to Tania. Concerned, Henry had stopped involving himself in the

Charles. However, Mateo had always looked after them, and Charles had grown into a smart and considerate young

packed their bags and left with Nancy. As they reached the living room, Clarisse was coming down

sharp look flashed in her eyes. "Where are

out for some air. What? Even these

face showing displeasure. "What do you mean by that, Henry? I'm only concerned for you. Nancy's

don't need you to worry about that, Clarisse. Nancy and I know our limits. It's getting late; we'll be off now." Henry helped Nancy as they left the Hoffman residence. Meanwhile, as she watched