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

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

this garden house. I invited her specifically to chat with Mr. Click." Brian snapped back to reality,

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

a quieter spot to sit down and

excited to see Brian after so long.

but the conversation was primarily between Brian and George.

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

glanced at Brian, catching him awkwardly

an eyebrow and chuckled softly.

cup of tea to Noelle. "I thought you needed

the golf course as planned. Despite the season, the