The Cherished Wife

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"Enough! Can't we eat a meal in peace? We have a guest, after all. Let's focus on the meal," Samuel, as the head of the family, quickly interrupted Jade.

He even shot her a sharp, cold glance.

Despite wanting to say more, Jade was silenced by Samuel's authority. She lowered her head and kept her thoughts to herself, but inwardly, she was furious with Noelle for not knowing her place.

The meal was quite tense. After they finished, Samuel invited Sean to play a game of chess.

Unwilling to pretend to be part of a harmonious family with the Shaws, Noelle accompanied them upstairs to Samuel's room.

Eli prepared Samuel's favorite Yorkshire tea, and Noelle busied herself with brewing it while Samuel and Sean focused on their game.

turned out to be quite skilled. Noelle had always known him as a carefree playboy and did not expect to see this calm, focused side of

accomplished chess player. Although he had lost to Charles before, he remained confident in his

regard him with newfound respect. "It seems even an old man like me would still sometimes make misjudgments.

hint of amusement flickered in Sean's eyes as he rubbed his nose, almost as if he had been cornered. "You flatter me, Sir Shaw. Honestly, my chess

There's no way he and Charlie haven't played before," Noelle remarked with a smile as she handed over the

you've finally met

girl!" Samuel shook his head. He accepted the tea and inhaled

the other cup to Sean. "Grandpa, you and Mr. Smith continue with your game. I'll

by the study and noticed the

realized voices were coming from

onto Bob? Does she- think she can break away