The Cherished Wife

"That's true. Ms. Nancy's condition has been quite severe lately, and although Mr. Clarrise hasn't done anything specific, her attitude toward Ms. Nancy hasn't been very good," James agreed that Henry and Nancy leaving for a while was for the best. "But is it okay for Mr.

Henry to take care of Ms. Nancy on his own?"

"You don't need to worry about that. Henry can take care of his own wife just fine," Maxwell replied with a slight smile.

In truth, Henry had been his favored choice for a successor back in the day, but Henry's heart was not in it, and Maxwell had not pushed further. Later on, with Charles's emergence, Maxwell felt reassured.

The car sent by Charles was parked a little distance from the Hoffman residence-close enough for Henry and Nancy not to have to walk too far, but out of sight of the Hoffmans' household. Ronald and Andrew got out of the car. "Mr. Henry, Ms. Nancy."

They quickly took the luggage. After helping Henry and Nancy get in, they started the car.

on Ronald and Andrew. He knew Ronald, Charles's capable assistant, but the

world, Henry could tell Andrew was skilled in

already waiting at Phoenix Tree Residence. How is Ms. Nancy feeling? Mr. Hoffman has arranged for a specialist from abroad to come and see Ms. Nancy,

Henry's tender care. It seemed he could not escape being the third wheel no matter where he went; he was already used to seeing his boss and Noelle, but he had not expected Henry to be the same at his age. When they arrived at Phoenix Tree Residence, Ronald led

Arnold sensed the presence of strangers and began barking

swing set in the yard, quickly stood up.

soft voice cut through the commotion. Holding the now-calm Arnold in her arms, she smiled and gently petted the dog, soothing him. "It's okay, we have guests;

looked up, catching Henry and Nancy off

say, but Henry gently squeezed her

"You must be Uncle Henry and Aunt. Nancy I'm Noelle, it's nice to meet you, she said, still smiling.