The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Winter had once subtly hinted to Xavier that she wanted him to take the Heart of the Ocean necklace back, but Xavier always refused no matter how much she tried.

Winter indeed wanted that necklace, but not in this way. Noelle's actions were clearly a way to humiliate her, to declare war, and to remind her that Xavier had once loved Noelle deeply. Was Noelle implying that no matter how hard Winter fought, she was only taking something Noelle had discarded?

No one could see the turmoil in Winter's heart at that moment. She hated Noelle intensely, and she hated her current attitude even more.

Despite Winter's reaction, Noelle kept her smile. "Of course, you're my only sister. I didn't give you a proper wedding gift when you got married, so I thought I'd make it up to you on your birthday." Noelle leaned closer, placing the Heart of the Ocean into Winter's hand. "I've worn it before, but I think this necklace suits you better, which is why I'm giving it to you. Aren't you happy, Winter?" "You... Noelle, you..."

"Winter, there's no need to be so emotional. It's something a sister should do. They say a gentleman doesn't take what others treasure, and while I'm not a gentleman, that saying still applies to me." Noelle patted Winter's palm. "Make sure you hold on to it." "Noelle, you're doing this on purpose!"

"How could I?" Noelle replied, still smiling. "I came here today to wish you well."

from her bag. "You've already given me a wedding invitation twice. They say good things come in pairs, so I suppose this is indeed a good thing for

was desperate to slap Noelle across the face. However, with so many guests in the

done nothing wrong. After

leaned in, speaking

hear. "No need to be so moved, Winter. Even if there's a third or fourth time, I'll still have

gifts to give you."

composure brought Noelle a sense of satisfaction. Although she no longer had any romantic feelings for Xavier, she had once loved him. She had not wanted to be so ruthless, but they had pushed her too far

even compromised, yet they were never satisfied and treated her like a target. They probably did not realize she was not as harmless as they thought; she had just been

being with Charles, she increasingly believed that people should be a bit more selfish. At least, they should be kind to

world who would care