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."

actions do seem inappropriate," Winter

between Noelle and Mr. Smith? It could be good news. Noelle isn't usually that thoughtless, so if she has decided to bring

for a moment. Then, he

she kept

took Winter's hand. "Come, sit down. It's been so long since I last saw you. Let me have a

and thought about the allergy incident that happened some

ruthless. A woman's face is so important,

reached out and touched Winter's

away. "It's much better now. The doctor prescribed some medication, but need to

over at Xavier. "Xavier, doesn't my