"Noelle, that's a bit harsh, isn't it?" Sean said, his voice edged with frustration. "If I was just hungry, I could've grabbed a bite downtown. Why would I bother coming all the way from my place to yours?" He sighed dramatically. "Do you really think I'd want to come and play

house if Charles hadn't twisted my arm?" Noelle was speechless.

"Don't mind his blabbering!" Charles shook his head. "Noelle, why don't you tidy up the dishes? Sean and I need to talk."

"Sure thing!" Noelle agreed, nodding. "You guys head to the living room. It's cramped here, and we don't have a study," she said a bit sheepishly.

Sean quirked an eyebrow. "Hey, no offense taken. I was just messing around. Let's head out, Charles!" After a satisfying meal, Sean felt rejuvenated and trailed behind Charles into the living room.

over for dinner, right?" Sean said, twirling a cigarette between his fingers without lighting it. "I noticed some shady figures lurking downstairs when I arrived. What's up with that?" Charles's brow

but that was more intense than he had expected. "I mean, Janet isn't even his real daughter, and he's

recently, and your little distraction worked pretty well. However, since your crew's still here, it looks like your uncle

Charles nodded solemnly.

ramped up again, had called off the watch

paused, weighing his words. "So, you dragged me here today to keep them guessing about me and Noelle? Charles, don't you think that's a bit underhanded?" Charles's lips twisted into a sly

it doesn't feel

husband!" Charles said with a furrowed brow, but Sean let out a scoff.

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