The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 749

Samuel descended the stairs as his gaze swept over everyone present. He gave Julian a warning look before saying, "Now that everyone's here, let's begin the meal." "Yes, let's start. Fay, go help in the kitchen," Jade said before tugging on Julian's sleeve.

"Everyone, let's head to the dining room."

With Noelle's support, Samuel took his seat and then pulled her hand, saying, "Noelle, where are you going? Sit beside me."

He pointed to the seat next to him and then turned to Sean. "Guests are always welcome. Since you're Noelle's friend, Mr. Smith, would you mind sitting next to me?"

"Of course not, sir. Today is the Shaw family's gathering. I'm the one who might be overstepping by being here," Sean replied. He then took the seat on Samuel's other side.

This arrangement placed Noelle and Sean in the two most important spots beside Samuel.

in displeasure as she prepared to sit, but she had to hold

into their seats, and the dishes were served. The Shaws had a rule forbidding conversation

Noelle and Sean, Jade broke the silence. "Noelle and Bob, you two have known each other for quite some time now. What about your marriage plans-" "One shouldn't speak while eating. What's this? Is this how the Jones family

Jade's expression stiffened, though

manners. Since Noelle brought him

Winter is already married and doing well with Xavier. I'm just worried that Noelle, as a young woman out there

better for her to settle down and have a family. And with someone as

she had Noelle's best interests at heart. In reality, however, her true

you think

keeping her head

met Jade's with sharpness. "Marriage is a significant matter, and traditionally, it should be guided by parents. But in this day and age, we

Sean and smirked. "As for Mr. Jones and me, we've only known each