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

did not know Teresa. He observed her with a hint of

moment 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 to chat with Mr. Click." Brian snapped back to reality, offering Teresa an apologetic look. "Sorry,

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

a quieter spot to sit down and took over the tea-making duties

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

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

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

clueless expression, Noelle glanced at

raised an eyebrow and chuckled

cup of tea to Noelle. "I thought

arrived at the golf course as planned. Despite