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

"Mr. Parker, this is Teresa Saunders, my 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 look.

trouble!" Teresa smiled softly, taking his coat and hanging

found a quieter spot to sit down and took over the

was excited to see Brian after so long. He

occasionally chimed in,

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conversation was primarily between Brian and George. However, Brian's

to Teresa, giving her a subtle wink. Teresa

Teresa's clueless expression, Noelle glanced at Brian, catching him

eyebrow and

sighed and smiled slightly, handing a cup of tea to Noelle. "I thought

at the golf course as planned. Despite the season, the course was

birthday, and some friends had gathered for a game. However, due to the strong presence of Charles