The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"You're not late at all!" Noelle smiled when she saw Brian standing at the door, noticing a slight change in his demeanor. "Mr. Click is inside!" Brian nodded slightly, his face looking a bit pale. He then followed Noelle into the room.

George spotted Brian immediately. He set down his teacup and stood up to greet him, "Brian, it's been a long time!"

"George, long time no see." The two men shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

Noticing that Brian still looked unwell, Noelle poured him a cup of warm water. "Mr. Parker, you didn't have to come if you weren't feeling well!"

"I'm fine." Brian accepted the cup politely but set it aside.

He adjusted his coat with his slender fingers while Teresa served a cup of warm tea to George. She then stood up. "Mr. Parker, may I take your coat for you?"

Teresa extended her hand politely. Brian paused, directing his gaze at Teresa for the first time.

His dark eyes deepened as they lingered on her.

did not know Teresa. He observed her with

friend and the owner of this garden house. I invited her specifically to chat with Mr. Click." Brian snapped back to reality, offering Teresa an apologetic

hanging it

a quieter spot to sit down and

Brian after so long. He began

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George. However, Brian's gaze frequently drifted toward

expression and quietly moved closer to Teresa,

clueless expression, Noelle glanced at Brian, catching him awkwardly averting

and chuckled softly. "It's

tea to Noelle. "I thought

arrived at the golf course as planned.

a game. However, due to the strong presence of Charles and Peter, Geraldo hesitated