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.

as they lingered on

arrived late, he did not know Teresa. He

until Noelle broke the silence, realizing the tension. "Mr. Parker, this is Teresa Saunders, my friend and the owner of this garden house. I invited her specifically

Teresa smiled softly, taking his coat and hanging it elsewhere. Upon her return, Brian's gaze

a quieter spot to sit down

see Brian after so long. He

in, but the conversation was primarily between Brian and George. However, Brian's gaze frequently drifted toward

moved closer to Teresa, giving her a subtle wink. Teresa looked at Noelle in

Teresa's clueless expression, Noelle glanced at Brian, catching

eyebrow and

and smiled slightly, handing a cup of tea to Noelle. "I thought you needed

at the golf course as planned. Despite