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?"

said they wanted to go out for a walk," Nancy smiled. "Come on now, stop frowning. Don't you know my personality by

Henry's expression softened, but he still

rather, it was because Steven was the adopted son of the Naylor family. With his reputation over the years, Henry knew Steven was no ordinary person and couldn't be

"Charlie, you said Steven is the Naylor family's adopted son. How come I didn't know about

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 to see him

really Naylor, why didn't

her here, then there's likely no

a bit 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 is a very perceptive woman. Uncle Henry went through a lot to be

about time we

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

to prepare fresh