The Cherished Wife

Nancy nodded. "Your grandfather has a good eye." Although she had never met Sebastian in person, she had heard of him many times, especially because he was Charles' mentor and had a profound influence on him. She glanced at Charles, who raised an eyebrow and smiled. He then took the teaware from Noelle, carefully rinsing the pieces.

"Yes, his taste is truly impeccable," he said.

Noelle chuckled. "Why do I feel like you're bragging?"

Charles gave a soft laugh. "Whatever you say goes."

Nancy and Teresa shared a laugh at that.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed outside, approaching the room.

walked to the door, and opened it. Standing tall in the doorway was a man. Though he seemed to have come in a rush, he looked composed without a trace of disarray. The usual intensity that clung to him was

situation, figured that since both Noelle and Charles were here, Peter's arrival must have been arranged by them. Giving Noelle a knowing look, Teresa tactfully excused

Nancy quickly realized that they were in on this. It dawned on her that this meeting was likely orchestrated by the

meet her? Could it

when Peter and Tania were together she approved of

pain that Nancy realized the relationship was not right for them. That was the reason why when Tania insisted on leaving, Nancy

not intentionally avoided him, but she

gave Noelle a brief glance, and Noelle said softly, "Aunt Nancy, Peter would like to talk to you. But if you don't want

all, the decision rested entirely with Nancy. Moreover, although Peter was known for his