The Cherished Wife

George had heard of Saltgrass House for a long time. A few years ago, he had planned to visit, but he had to rush back due to time constraints. This time, George was clearly pleased to be able to make it here. "Charles, your wife is truly very considerate," George remarked.

Noelle and Teresa walked ahead. The owner of Saltgrass House, who recognized Charles, hurried over to greet them.

Seeing that Charles seemed engaged in conversation, Noelle stepped forward to greet the owner first, "Hello, we have a reservation for Celino Room."

"Oh, Ms. Shaw, correct?"

"Yes." Noelle gave a polite smile. "Please lead the way."

"Right this way, Ms. Shaw."

The group reached Celino Room, where Noelle went in first to arrange the seating. Charles and the others followed leisurely. Hearing George praise Noelle, Charles smiled warmly. "Thank you, Mr. Click. "By the way, earlier, Brian and I were discussing the West City project. Brian mentioned that the situation this time is a bit complicated?"

made a polite gesture, inviting George inside. Feeling slightly

did. He seemed to understand Charles' intentions, so he

they steered clear of work-related topics. Charles focused on looking after Noelle throughout the

wanted something to eat or needed anything, Charles was always the first to get it for her. It left her

being from Faris, spoke native Farisian. Since Brian had once been George's student, their conversation in Farisian

particularly fascinating. The three of them appeared to share common interests and

Noelle ate, she discreetly nudged Charles' side and signaled with her eyes for Charles to observe Brian and

Charles glanced up

a hush gesture and then indicated for Charles to look at Brian and Teresa. Leaning closer to Charles, she whispered, "What do you think of those two?"

what she was hinting at. She could not help but

dinner, Noelle suggested that Brian take Teresa home while Charles would take George back. Brian,