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.

about this. You two just got married, so don't start arguments. Talk things out calmly, understand?"

still had feelings for Noelle,

be sure to be kind to your in-laws. Let them see that

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

as she had the approval of Joseph and Emilia, Xavier

good that you know. Xavier and your father are probably done talking. Let's

pleased with Xavier as his son-in-law, finding him both intelligent and diligent. As the emerged from the study, they

putting on

but when he saw the smile on Winter's face, he could not help but think of the scene he witnessed at Mooncliff today. A sense of guilt toward Winter washed over him. Then, he thought

reluctant he was, there was nothing he could do. He patted Winter's hand and said, "We just