The Cherished Wife

Noelle was briefly stunned but then nodded. "Yes, we're married."

She had no intention of hiding it. Since Clarisse already knew, there was no need to lie.

Clarisse's expression darkened further. "Get in the car."

Noelle nodded again. "Alright."

As soon as Noelle got in, the car sped off.

Neither of them spoke during the ride, but Clarisse's eyes roamed over Noelle without restraint, her disdain plain to see.

Noelle took note of it-her future mother-in-law clearly did not like her.

Clarisse silently scrutinized Noelle from head to toe, her gaze filled with contempt-especially since Noelle's face resembled Kelly's so closely.

Not knowing Clarisse's true intentions, Noelle kept her guard up and made sure not to reveal any

stopped in front of a quiet-looking restaurant. Clarisse stepped out, casting a glance at Noelle, who

entered a private room, and Clarisse handed

use of 'Ms. Shaw' was enough for Noelle to understand this was not going to be a friendly conversation. "You can order. I'm not

Yet you managed to choose the best," Clarisse

you invited me here to discuss my marriage to

let's

As expected, Clarisse was

aren't you saying

Charlie or not, I believe that's something only he and I can decide,"

would not back down if someone wanted to

Charlie. Your background and

Noelle's flaws

don't think I don't know. You're only with Charlie for