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

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

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,

taking his coat and hanging it elsewhere. Upon her return, Brian's gaze still lingered

quieter spot to sit down and took over the

Brian after so long. He began discussing the current

primarily between Brian and George.

Brian's expression and quietly moved closer to Teresa, giving her a subtle

Teresa's clueless expression, Noelle glanced at Brian, catching him

raised an eyebrow and chuckled softly.

tea to Noelle. "I thought you needed something from

course as planned. Despite