The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Holding Winter's hand, Annie said, "Winter, I hope you and Xavier stay together forever and never ever grow apart."

"Thank you!" Winter felt something was off about Annie but could not quite figure it out. Maybe it was just her frightening face. "Annie, I'm really sorry about what happened. Noelle is my sister, but I never thought she'd do something like this to you. I don't expect you to forgive her, but today's my wedding day. If Noelle shows up, please don't give her a hard time. I'm begging you!"

"Don't worry!" Annie quickly reached out to Winter. "I promise I won't bother Noelle today. Don't let my problems come between you and your sister. I'm not that important."

"Uh... You two can continue chatting. I'm going to welcome the guests." Jade could not stand being there any longer. Annie might be Winter's friend, but her face was so frightening to look at. Winter felt the same way. She never expected Annie to show up looking so terrifying.

Once Jade was gone, Winter went to fix her makeup. Annie watched from a short distance away. Seeing Winter look as pretty as a princess made her feel even more resentful. She subconsciously touched her cheek.

The scars were Noelle's doing, but it was all because of Winter. However, Winter was blaming everything on Noelle.

had been naive before, but she would not be fooled

up to Winter, gazing at her with a mix of admiration and jealousy. "Winter, you look so beautiful. I heard your new movie starts shooting right after your wedding. I'm so jealous. After your wedding, I'll be away for a bit, but when I get

while applying her makeup, then

got you a present!" Annie exclaimed, pulling a gift box from her purse and giving it to Winter. She opened it and

was smitten at first glance. "It's absolutely gorgeous. Annie, thank

it on. I didn't have much to give, so consider this

"Thanks!"

Annie's eyes turned a shade

leaving the backstage area, Annie slipped on some sunglasses and let her hair down, which covered most of her face. She had touched up