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."

Annie. Annie supported her as they left while Winter watched

a few people hidden in

should knock me out later and then either return to the hall or leave. Simon is unpredictable. He's not working with Winter, but if he tries anything, I might not be able to

I'll tell them

"Okay."

Annie whispered urgently. "It's the paparazzi Winter hired. Looks like she's really planning to

Winter grew as she continued, "She's

this to me?" Noelle laughed bitterly. "Even

together. "Let's head to the bathroom

over half

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

worry, I took her to the rest area," Annie replied with a smile. "What about