"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

know Teresa. He

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, Ms. Saunders, and

no trouble!" Teresa smiled softly, taking his coat and hanging it

sit down and took over

after so long. He began

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

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

Noelle glanced at Brian, catching him

an eyebrow and

tea to Noelle.

course as planned. Despite the season, the course

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