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.

quiet, choosing to wait and observe. If her opponent did not act, she would not either. Not knowing Clarisse's true intentions, Noelle kept her guard up and made sure not

about ten minutes, the car stopped in front of a quiet-looking restaurant. Clarisse stepped out, casting a glance at Noelle, who followed

room, and Clarisse handed

was not going to be

picky? Yet you managed to choose the best," Clarisse said, her words dripping with

paused slightly. "I assume you invited me here to discuss my marriage

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

darkened. As expected, Clarisse was here to oppose

saying anything?" Clarisse

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

though Clarisse was Charles' mother, Noelle would not back down if someone wanted to break them apart-even if it was his

be with Charlie. Your background and status can't

Noelle's

don't know. You're only with Charlie