The Cherished Wife

"Enough already, you've never been a burden. You're the most important thing to me," Henry said, giving Nancy's hand a reassuring pat. "If you really think it's the right thing to do, then I'll go. However, I'm bringing you with me, just to show our faces." "Alright!"

Nancy nodded, pleased, then quickly asked, "Charles, how's the prep for the annual meeting coming along?"

"Our team's got it pretty much under control. The meeting's in five days, so you guys should definitely come." "And your folks..."

"They'll probably be there too!"

Charles was not too fussed about it. Whether he invited Clarisse or not, she would show up.

He knew exactly what Clarisse was thinking.

all those years, her return to Brookville, to the Hoffman family, was

Collosus Group skyscraper, Becky was on a mission, zipping from department to department. Her task was to

through the project department, Arya, who never met a stranger, flagged her down. Since Becky was practically the

in her hand, a puzzled look creasing her

at this year's company.

badge. "Keep it safe, 'cause everyone gets just one. Red lanyards for the Jadies, blue for the gents.

spill the beans. Wasn't the top prize a car last year?

It's a killer perk." Becky's smile widened. Getting picked to stun the dance floor with the

Arya's hand a reassuring pat. "Fingers crossed for