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?"

walk," Nancy smiled. "Come on now, stop frowning. Don't

but he

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

Noelle strolled around with Charles, holding his hand. "Charlie, you said Steven is the Naylor

it, so it's not surprising you didn't," Charles explained. "Come to think of it, I have Aunt Nancy to thank for my

I get that. But the girl Steven brought, she's Eloise, right? She seems harmless enough, but something feels off. If she's really Naylor, why didn't Steven take her to Cascade City

things. If he brought her here, then there's likely no issue. And much like me, he spent 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

about time

Henry and Aunt Nancy will be there, along with Steven and Eloise. There's us too, which

to prepare fresh ingredients, so everything's ready