The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Winter exchanged a glance with Annie, who nodded and then looked over at Noelle.

Noelle noticed Suzy and Simon leaving and pretended to feel dizzy, stumbling a few steps. Winter quickly came over to support her. "Noelle, what's wrong?"

Noelle shook her head and smiled weakly. "It's nothing. I probably just drank too fast. I'm fine."

"You're still saying you're fine when you're in this state? Look at you. Come on, let me help you rest for a bit. We won't be cutting the cake just yet. We're waiting for your brother-in-law to arrive," Winter said in a caring tone. "Let's go." "No need," Noelle refused, shaking her head. "It's your birthday today. It wouldn't be right for you to leave. I'll just sit here for a bit."

Winter appeared to hesitate. "How about this? I'll ask Annie to take you to the rest area instead."

She gave Annie a subtle look. "Annie, could you help take my sister to rest?"

"Of course!" Annie responded, moving to support Noelle. "Come on, I'll take you over."

"Thank you," Noelle replied with a faint smile. The next moment, she pretended to lose her balance, leaning heavily on Annie. Annie supported her as they left while Winter watched Noelle's retreating figure with a smirk. "Noelle, this time, you won't escape disgrace."

Winter signaled to a few people hidden in the crowd, who then discreetly followed behind.

return to the hall or leave. Simon is unpredictable. He's not working with

I'll tell them I already took you to

"Okay."

Annie whispered urgently. "It's the paparazzi Winter hired. Looks like she's really

as she continued, "She's your

wondering why she'd do this to me?" Noelle laughed bitterly. "Even if you ask me,

brows together. "Let's head to the

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for over half an

spotted her and smirked. "How did it

rest area," Annie replied with a smile. "What

already in position. We'll head over shortly," Winter said, her

time, Annie,

Winter eyed the marks on Annie's face that were still visible