Charles gave a slight smirk and raised an eyebrow. "Take a guess."

"I couldn't care less if you tell me or not!" Sean checked the time on his watch. "Hey, you're not expecting me to bunk here all night, are you?" Sean's brow creased. "You know I've got a ton on my plate, and besides, you and Noelle need your alone time..." "What's the hurry?" Charles stood, pulled a set of keys from his coat, and tossed them to Sean.

Sean smoothly caught the key tossed his way. "What's this for?"

"From today on, you're my neighbor!" Charles announced, swinging the door wide open. "It's late, come on in!"

"Wait a second..." Sean's mouth quirked in disbelief, his finger pointing at the door across the hall. "Charles, you've got to be kidding! This isn't for real, is it?"

"Do I seem like I'm kidding?"

a grin as innocent as Sean's. "It's all

can't just spring this on me! You taking off without a word is just... Look, I'm not thrilled. This place is miles from my job, and you know that

now? Plus, you get free meals three times a day once you're here. What's the downside?" Charles steered Sean into the apartment, scanning the room. "I'm worried about

new digs, and then he reluctantly nodded. "Fine, I'll stay for the free dinners. However, this isn't a fix, Charles. What's your

sweat the details. Just make sure you check in

know that? You're using me to cover you. Your uncle isn't someone to mess with, huh?" Sean pocketed his doubts. "Alright, it's late.

from Sean and caught Noelle lingering by the door. He flashed a grin.

swing by? Isn't that al bit

to make Mr. Smith hustle over here every single day!" Noelte had caught bits of Charles and Sean's chat earlier and

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