The Cherished Wife

"Silly girl." Charles squeezed Noelle's hand gently. "Don't worry. Even if your mom has such intentions, she won't succeed. The Smiths' status is too high to be swayed by just her words." He paused, looking at Noelle. "Having Sean accompany you is far better than sending someone we can't control."

"You mean if Sean doesn't go, my mom will find someone else?" Noelle frowned slightly.

Seeing Charles' noncommittal expression, she suddenly felt a bit powerless. She had to admit that Charles was right. Given Jade's nature, she really would find someone else.

Charles reached out and gently smoothed Noelle's frown, tapping her forehead. "Alright, don't furrow your brows. This isn't something you can change."

He knew what troubled her and shook his head. "Having Sean go with you is the best choice right now, and your mom won't immediately push for Sean to marry you."

still feeling that things would not be

was asking her to come back, she undoubtedly had something planned. It was just that Noelle did not know what Jade intended or why she was targeting her specifically, considering both she and Winter were

her arms around Charles'

New Year's at the Shaws'. What about you?

I get to make things official? We can't even spend New

on." Noelle cupped his cheeks and kissed the corner of his lips. "I promise, once all of this settles down, we'll announce our relationship, okay? And then

bed. "Then, I'll patiently wait for my wife to bring me good news." Noelle laughed, her eyes forming little crescents, brimming with