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

ten minutes, the car stopped in front of a quiet-looking restaurant. Clarisse

private room, and Clarisse handed

to understand this was not going to be a friendly conversation.

to choose the best," Clarisse

invited me here to discuss my marriage

slamming the menu onto the table. "Since you've brought it up, let's not beat about the

gaze darkened. As expected, Clarisse was here to oppose their

aren't you saying anything?" Clarisse

Charlie or not, I believe that's something

back down if someone wanted to break them apart-even if it was his

Your background and status can't help

listed Noelle's flaws

know. You're only with Charlie