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.

had always known him as a carefree playboy and did not expect

he had lost to Charles before, he remained confident in

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

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, you should

enthusiast. There's no way he and Charlie haven't played before," Noelle remarked with a smile

like you've finally met

He accepted the tea and inhaled its fragrance, his eyes

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

restroom, she passed by the study and noticed the door was slightly ajar, with light streaming

closer and realized

just because she has latched onto Bob? Does she- think she can break away from the