The Cherished Wife

Xavier, who had appeared uninterested moments before, suddenly looked up upon hearing Noelle's name. Winter noticed his reaction. A shadow crossed her eyes, but she forced herself to keep it in check. "Mom?"

Jade had also noticed and responded with a displeased expression, "That woman always manages to make me angry. Didn't I introduce her to a potential match before New Year's?"

"Yes, that's right. It's someone from the Smiths, a man named Bob, I believe?" Winter chimed in, playing along with Jade.

"What happened? Did Noelle end things with him?"

"Not at all! That woman has no manners at all. Even though I introduced them, how could she bring him home for New Year's, which is such an important occasion?" Jade complained, clearly exasperated.

"I've spoiled her too much, and now, she's become so reckless. It's supposed to be a family gathering, yet she brought an outsider along."

Noelle's actions do seem

maybe it means things are going well between Noelle and Mr. Smith? It could be good news. Noelle isn't usually that thoughtless, so if she has decided to bring him home during New Year's, perhaps there's something worth celebrating!" Winter glanced at Xavier. "What do you think,

seemed stunned for a moment.

reaction, but she kept

Winter's hand. "Come, sit down. It's been so long since I last saw

of makeup on Winter's face and thought about the allergy incident that

"I never imagined that woman could be so ruthless. A woman's face is so important, and she still

out and touched Winter's

pulling Jade's hand away. "It's much better now. The doctor prescribed some

Xavier. "Xavier, doesn't my face