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.

fell on Ronald and Andrew. He knew Ronald, Charles's capable assistant, but the other man seemed unfamiliar.

seen his share of the world, Henry could tell Andrew was skilled in

abroad to come and see Ms. Nancy, someone

to seeing his boss and Noelle, but he

presence of

had been swinging on the swing set in

voice cut through the commotion. Holding the now-calm Arnold in her arms, she smiled and gently petted the

Arnold in her arms, Noelle looked up, catching

her hand, shaking his head.

approached them with a warm smile, greeting them politely. "You must be Uncle Henry and Aunt. Nancy I'm Noelle, it's nice to meet you, she said,