The Cherished Wife

"Don't worry. Even if you don't say it, I won't let her ruin your happiness!" Jade assured, her eyes flashing with determination. She was absolutely resolved not to let Noelle disrupt her happiness, just like that other woman once did.

With Jade's promise, Winter finally felt relieved. She knew better than anyone how much her mother disliked Noelle Jade downright hated her. Winter had been aware of this since she was a child, back when her relationship with Noelle had not yet soured. Back then, Winter was mischievous, and she would play hide and seek in Julian and Jade's room. She hid in the wardrobe and overheard a shocking secret-that Noelle was not her real sister but rather the child of a woman her mother deeply resented. From that moment, Winter's attitude toward Noelle began to change.

Winter had never shared this secret with anyone, but she fully understood that her mother's willingness to help her was not just about supporting her; it was also about the deep-seated hatred Jade harbored.

Noelle's resemblance to that woman triggered her mother's old wounds.

Winter narrowed her eyes, a gleam of malice flickering within. It did not matter who Noelle really was; Winter was determined to take everything away from her. That was a lesson her mother had drilled into her from a young age.

She loved Xavier, and there was no way she would let Noelle steal him away. Noelle was a curse, just like her mother.

married, so don't start arguments. Talk things out calmly,

had feelings for Noelle, any argument could

your in-laws. Let them see that Xavier

She was well aware that Xavier still had feelings for Noelle, and though it made her resentful, she

she had the approval of Joseph and Emilia, Xavier would

and your father

finding him both intelligent and diligent. As the emerged from

walked over and linked her arm through Xavier's, putting on a happy face. "Xavier, are

but when he saw the smile on Winter's face, he could not help but think of the scene he witnessed at

no matter how reluctant he was, there was nothing he could do. He patted Winter's hand