The Cherished Wife

Noelle's brows knitted together, her annoyance plain to see. She rose abruptly. "Sorry, I need to use the restroom." Ignoring Jade's calls, she strode away without a backward glance.

Jade turned to Sean, her smile faltering. "My apologies, Mr. Smith. I've spoiled Noelle rotten since she was little. She didn't mean to be rude-she's just shy. You know how some girls can be a little too modest. But between us, she's confessed she's quite fond of you and even dreams of marrying you!"

Sean choked, the tea he had been sipping spewing out in disbelief.

Jade was taken aback but did her best to stay cool, even offering a tissue to Sean. "What's wrong, Mr. Smith? Is the tea too hot? Noelle, how could you serve such scalding tea to Mr. Smith?"

Not a single kind word about Noelle escaped Jade's lips, leaving Sean to question whether her intentions were truly to play matchmaker for Noelle and Bob. However, Jade's eagerness seemed to suggest she was keen on the idea of Noelle marrying Bob. However, the way Jade spoke about Noelle was so harsh. It was clear Jade was quite the character.

the best treatment from the Shaw family, particularly from Jade. Sean could not help but feel a

with his own napkin, leaving Jade awkwardly holding out her unused tissue. He was not exactly thrilled with having to act as Bob,

exchanged a look with Sean, who offered a small, knowing smile. "Ms. Shaw, please, have a seat. Ime ordered a few things, but I'm not sure what you prefer. If you don't like them, we can just send them back and get what you

delay any further. "Everything you pick out

sly glint as she leaned in. "You know, Mr. Smith, Noelle has the same taste as you. It's like you two were made for each other. I think we should all get together sometime soon and have a little chat about you and Noelle tying the knot. What do you say?" Sean was gobsmacked, and even Noelle was caught off guard. Annoyance flickered in her eyes, and her face was anything but

"Marriage?" He could not help but burst into a

mom promised me, and we're such good friends. Jade's voice shot up a notch when she heard Sean's. laughter. "I couldn't have gotten it