"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

arrived late, he did not know Teresa.

Teresa Saunders, my friend and the owner of this garden house. I invited her specifically to

Teresa smiled softly, taking his coat and hanging it elsewhere. Upon her return,

down

excited to see Brian after so long. He

primarily between Brian and George.

moved closer to Teresa, giving her a subtle wink. Teresa

at Brian, catching him

an eyebrow and chuckled softly.

a cup of tea

the golf course as planned. Despite the season, the course was

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