The Cherished Wife

Winter exchanged a glance with Annie, who nodded and then looked over at Noelle.

Noelle noticed Suzy and Simon leaving and pretended to feel dizzy, stumbling a few steps. Winter quickly came over to support her. "Noelle, what's wrong?"

Noelle shook her head and smiled weakly. "It's nothing. I probably just drank too fast. I'm fine."

"You're still saying you're fine when you're in this state? Look at you. Come on, let me help you rest for a bit. We won't be cutting the cake just yet. We're waiting for your brother-in-law to arrive," Winter said in a caring tone. "Let's go." "No need," Noelle refused, shaking her head. "It's your birthday today. It wouldn't be right for you to leave. I'll just sit here for a bit."

Winter appeared to hesitate. "How about this? I'll ask Annie to take you to the rest area instead."

She gave Annie a subtle look. "Annie, could you help take my sister to rest?"

"Of course!" Annie responded, moving to support Noelle. "Come on, I'll take you over."

heavily on Annie. Annie supported her as they left while Winter watched Noelle's retreating figure with a smirk. "Noelle, this time,

people hidden in the crowd,

is unpredictable. He's not working with Winter, but if he tries anything,

just leave. I'll tell them I

"Okay."

paparazzi Winter hired.

disdain for Winter grew as she

to me?" Noelle laughed bitterly. "Even if you ask

"Let's

into the bathroom, staying there for over half

re-entered the hall, Winter spotted her and smirked. "How did

rest area," Annie