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.

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

could tell Andrew was skilled in martial arts. It seemed Charles had

abroad to come and see Ms. Nancy, someone who has expertise in her condition," Ronald said. "Mm," Henry

not escape being the third wheel no matter where he went; he was already used to seeing his boss and Noelle, but

Arnold sensed the presence of

set in the

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

arms, Noelle looked up, catching

to say, but Henry gently squeezed her hand, shaking his

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,