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

was an accomplished chess player. Although he had lost

newfound respect. "It seems even an old man like me

as he rubbed his nose, almost as if he had been cornered. "You flatter me, Sir Shaw. Honestly, my chess skills were honed thanks to Charles. If you ever have some free time,

grandfather is quite a chess enthusiast. There's no way he and Charlie haven't played before," Noelle remarked with a smile as she handed over

you've finally

Samuel shook his head. He accepted the tea and inhaled its fragrance, his eyes showing approval.

the other cup to Sean. "Grandpa, you and Mr. Smith continue with your game. I'll be right back after a quick trip to

the restroom, she passed by the study and noticed

moved closer and realized voices

has reached the top just because she has latched onto Bob?