The Cherished Wife

"You're not late at all!" Noelle smiled when she saw Brian standing at the door, noticing a slight change in his demeanor. "Mr. Click is inside!" Brian nodded slightly, his face looking a bit pale. He then followed Noelle into the room.

George spotted Brian immediately. He set down his teacup and stood up to greet him, "Brian, it's been a long time!"

"George, long time no see." The two men shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

Noticing that Brian still looked unwell, Noelle poured him a cup of warm water. "Mr. Parker, you didn't have to come if you weren't feeling well!"

"I'm fine." Brian accepted the cup politely but set it aside.

He adjusted his coat with his slender fingers while Teresa served a cup of warm tea to George. She then stood up. "Mr. Parker, may I take your coat for you?"

Teresa extended her hand politely. Brian paused, directing his gaze at Teresa for the first time.

dark eyes deepened as they lingered on

he did not know Teresa. He observed her

the tension. "Mr. Parker, this is Teresa Saunders, my friend and the owner of this garden

his coat and hanging it elsewhere. Upon her return,

spot to sit down

after so long. He began discussing the current

was primarily between Brian and George. However, Brian's gaze frequently drifted

seemed unaware, Noelle noticed Brian's expression and quietly moved closer to Teresa, giving her a subtle wink.

clueless expression, Noelle glanced at Brian, catching

and

cup of tea to Noelle. "I thought you needed something from

golf course as planned. Despite the season, the