The Cherished Wife

Noelle and Sean entered the Shaw residence one after the other. As soon as the maid saw Noelle return, she quickly came out to greet her, "Ms. Noelle you're back!" The maid took a good look at Noelle and Sean. "And this must be Mr. Smith! Madam mentioned that you'd be bringing her new son-in-law today!"

The maid extended her hand, saying, "Please let me take these things for you!"

Sean squinted slightly, casting a sideways glance at Noelle. She felt both helpless and embarrassed. "Fay, just call him Mr. Smith," Noelle said while glancing at Sean. "Bob, give Fay the bags."

Sean's expression immediately softened with a harmless smile, his narrow eyes lingering on Noelle as he curled his lips.

"Alright!" He handed all the gifts over to Fay and felt much lighter, then gestured for Noelle to join him.

Noelle pursed her lips and walked over to take Sean's arm. Leaning closer, she whispered, "Don't mind it. I don't know why my mom said that either."

his lips twitching

and Bob's unique status meant that if someone managed to connect with him, they would be tied to both the Smith and the Jones

been waiting all morning. Since Winter was a big star and her relationship with Xavier had been strained lately, the two had not arrived yet. Instead, Noelle had shown up with

Seeing Noelle and

great match going to Noelle, the thought of linking with the Smith and Jones

"Noelle, Bob, you're back!"

pulled Noelle away from Sean. She narrowed her eyes as she glanced at her daughter. "Why are you so

wanted to pick out a gift

stiffened. She had not expected Noelle to talk back in front of Sean, and her expression soured. "Of course not. You were choosing a gift for your de so it's

with Bob, the future heir

even more conflicted about whether pushing Noelle toward Bob