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.

act, she would not either. Not knowing Clarisse's true intentions, Noelle kept her guard up and made sure not to reveal any of

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

handed Noelle

to understand this was not going to be

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

assume you invited me

up, let's not beat

darkened. As expected, Clarisse was here to oppose their

aren't you saying anything?" Clarisse

I'm suitable for Charlie or not, I believe that's

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

with Charlie. Your background and status can't

listed Noelle's

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