Wife 97


    Sean’s grin was disarmingly innocent as he adjusted his sses, looking innocent.


    Noelle forced augh, her nerves still jangled. The phrase ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing‘ popped into her


    head unbidden, and she could not help but think it was the perfect way to sum up Sean right then.


    Charles squinted, a frosty glint in his eyes, “Showing up unannounced?”


    “Don’t tell me my Noelle isn’t happy to see me.” Sean’s eyesnded on Noelle with a yful smirk.


    “Hmm?”


    Noelle forced augh, “You two chat. I’ll just be in the kitchen!”


    Charles caught Noelle’s hand just in time. “You okay? You look a bit shaken.”


    Noelle gulped, shaking her head, “I’m fine, really. I just got a little spooked, but I’m all good now!”


    She wriggled her hand free from Charles. “You can catch up with Sean, I’ll get started on dinner!”


    Seeing Noelle practically bolt away as he opened his mouth to respond, Charles could not help but


    let out a stifledugh.


    Sean, catching this rare sight, teased, “What’s this? Trying to be Mr. Nice Guy now?”


    Charles shot him a daggered look that made Sean’s heart skip. Despite this, Sean just shed an


    award- winning grin. “Come on, bro, you’re not ying fair. Every man for himself!”


    “Really?” Charles smirked, “Should I call her back, then?”


    Sean’s smile vanished, “Dude, are you messing with me?”


    “What about you?” Charles was not in the mood to be friendly, “Why did you evene here?”


    “Have you forgotten? It’s to celebrate your partnership with our new sister–inw. We nned a


    bros‘ get- together. Obviously, you’re not on board. The big guy and Peter are busy, so I figured I


    would at least check in for them!”


    Sean said with a straight face, nudging the dog beside him with his foot. “Arnold, sit!”


    Arnold, Sean’s unlikelypanion, was a ck–furred pooch with a striking streak down his back.


    Whenever Charles shot him one of those piercing looks, Arnold would droop his head sadly and


    snuggle up to Sean’s feet, looking guilty.


    Sean gave Arnold’s head aforting pat. “You’re sure about this?” he asked.


    Charles shot Sean a skeptical look. “We’ve got the paperwork all sorted. What’s left to doubt?” He


    let out a derisive snort. “So, what’s the real reason you’re here today?”


    Sean gave a nonchnt shrug. “Just bored, that’s all. You know how swamped I’ve been. And


    Arnold can’t stand the Smiths‘ ce!”


    “You’re thinking of dumping Arnold on me?” Charles’s voice was icy. “You’ve seen it yourself. Noelle


    can’t stand the sight of him.”


    At the mention of Noelle, Arnold perked up, his eyes wide and pleading. He let out a couple of sad


    barks and shuffled over to Charles, nuzzling against his leg with his big head, trying to win him


    over.


    Charles would not have it. He nudged Arnold away without a nce. “Why not leave him with


    Peter?”


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    Sean massaged his temples in frustration. “You think haven’t thought of that? Peter’s only got eyes


    for his own dogs. Arnold doesn’t stand a chance there…” He sighed. “I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t


    desperate, Charles. I’ve got a conference out of town in a few days.”


    Charles looked up, a frown creasing his forehead. “The answer’s no, Sean. Noelle doesn’t like


    him.”


    “Noelle hates everything.” Sean rolled his eyes at Charles with a look that could only be described


    as pure scorn. “Honestly, I think it’s got nothing to do with our dear Noelle!”


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