The Cherished Wife

"So, Charlie knew about this too? And I'm the only one left in the dark?"

When Nancy heard Henry's stubborn remark, she realized he was getting worked up again, which gave her a bit of a headache. "Henry, don't get upset. I didn't do anything wrong. Stevie just came to see me, that's all." "Really?"

Nancy was not one to overthink things, but that did not mean Henry was so easily convinced. He squinted his eyes, his gaze fixing on Steven. Steven, in turn, met Henry's eyes calmly, without any hint of defiance. "Henry, he's a guest, and besides, Stevie is Charlie's friend!"

Henry glanced at Nancy, then softened his intimidating demeanor as he turned his attention to Eloise. "And who's this?"

"Eloise, come and meet your uncle!"

"Hello, Uncle Henry!" Eloise greeted Henry politely, though she kept her distance, which actually made Henry think better of her.

At least this girl did not seem to have any ulterior motives regarding Nancy. "Where are Charlie and Noelle?"

"Come on now, stop frowning. Don't you

expression softened, but he still did

it was because Steven was the adopted son of the Naylor family. With his reputation over the years, Henry knew

Steven

not surprising you didn't," Charles explained. "Come to think of it, I have Aunt Nancy to thank for my acquaintance with Mr. Fischer. His connection to the Naylor family is quite complicated, but you don't have

seems harmless enough, but something feels off. If she's really Naylor, why didn't Steven take her to Cascade City to meet the family? Why come to Brookville and

there's likely no issue. And much like me, he spent a good deal of time with Aunt

surprised. "Aunt Nancy must be really special for both you and Steven to respect her so much." Charles nodded, not denying it at all. "Aunt Nancy

it's about

watch. "What are we going to cook today? Uncle Henry and Aunt Nancy will be there, along with Steven and Eloise. There's us too, which

already asked Ronald to prepare fresh ingredients, so everything's