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.

him as a carefree playboy and did

was an accomplished chess player. Although he had lost to Charles before, he remained

regard him with newfound respect. "It seems even an old man like me would still sometimes make misjudgments. Mr. Smith, your chess skills

cornered. "You flatter me, Sir Shaw. Honestly, my chess skills were honed thanks

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

looks like you've

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

Smith continue with your game. I'll be right back

room. After using the restroom, she passed by the study and noticed the door

she moved closer and realized

just because she has latched onto Bob? Does she- think she can break away from the Shaws now? Has she forgotten who introduced her to Bob in the first