The Cherished Wife

Charles nodded in response. "Why? Don't you like having them around?" Noelle shook her head. "It's not that. I just haven't spotted them yet."

"They're good at staying out of sight. I can call them off in a little while if you're not into it, but they'll stay for now. I'm not taking any chances with your safety."

Noelle's laughter rang out as she playfully gripped Charles's hand, and they left The Majestic Lounge behind. Once they were settled in the car, she teased, "I get it. You're just looking out for me. Having someone tag along makes you worry less, right?" "It sure does!"

The group made their way to Bamboo Grove House, where Sean had reserved the grandest room there. The manager, spotting the arrival of such VIPs, hurried over to greet them. It was not every day that Bamboo Grove House hosted such an elite crowd, and the manager was determined to make a good impression.

Ronald had taken care of the menu, and the feast began as soon as everyone was seated. Charles and Noelle were fashionably late.

Sean could not resist a playful jab. "Charles, you'd just wither away without constant affection, huh?"

Charles gave a sly grin in response. "Absolutely!"

Sean was momentarily speechless.

hold their

not to chuckle. If Noelle

of the tongue, Sean quipped, "With your gift of gab, Ms. Scott, have ever thought

been quietly devouring her meal

don't know the first thing about law!" Then, with a hint of pride, she added, "You didn't

onet her, causing her to stiffen and blush as she nodded. "Yeah, Rowena was a track star back in the day remember this

burst into laughter, and soon the whole group joined in. Then Sean teased, "So, is the reason you're still single

with a napkin, retorting, "Mr. Smith, you talk like you're not single yourself. We're all in the same boat, so let's not

but laugh at his expense. Sean glared at him and chuckled innocently. "Peter, you're in the singles club too, so what's so funny about