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.

eyes deepened as they lingered on

Brian had arrived late, he did not know Teresa. He observed her with a

Noelle broke the silence, realizing the tension. "Mr. Parker, this is Teresa Saunders, my friend and the owner of this

trouble!" Teresa smiled softly, taking his coat and hanging it elsewhere. Upon her

to sit down and

George was excited to see Brian after so long. He began discussing

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

Teresa, giving her a subtle wink. Teresa looked at Noelle in confusion.

clueless expression, Noelle glanced at Brian,

eyebrow and

and smiled slightly, handing a cup of tea to Noelle.

planned. Despite the season,