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."

sighed, still feeling that

intended or why she was

arms around Charles' waist and nestled her head

Year's at the Shaws'. What about

Nelly, when do I get to make things official? We can't even spend New Year's together,

"I promise, once all of this settles down, we'll announce our relationship, okay? And then

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