The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles) novel Chapter 717

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?"

Charles nudged him through the doorway with a grin as innocent as Sean's. "It's all set up. Just move yourself in!"

"Charles, man, you 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 I..."

"Isn't this us discussing it right 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 Noelle. She might be in trouble, and I can't be here 24/7."