New Romance in Marriage - Season 1 Episode 17

Following Paige’s nod of approval, the other three joommates began discussing where to eat.

to the end they settled on a fancy restaurant in the city. The restaurant was expensive, and a meal

could cost thousands

Now that they had a venue out of the way, the four girls got dolled up.

They had to be dressed to the nines for fine dining

The gurls took a het to the restaurant

Once there, the tour toommates got out of the car and entered the restaurant. Despite the

astronomical price, the restaurant was packed. However, the girls managed to secure a table. The attendant led them to their seats.

While moving along. Millie tugged at Paige.

In return, Paige gave Millie a confused look.

Millie gestured to Paige to look in a duection.

When Paige looked over, she was speechless.

It was Chits

Chuis was having dinner with a woman.

The paut were exchanging whispers while dining.

As the woman had her back facing them, Paige could not get a good look at her face.

“This way, please “The attendant’s voice snapped Paige out of her thoughts. She followed the attendant to then table, and the group sat down.

Paige picked a seat that had her back against Chris She did not want to be seen by him.

The group ordered their food, and the attendant lett

“What are you afraid of, Paige?” Millie glared at Paige, knowing she could do better. “You’re the wife. Your marriage is protected by the law. Just take that woman down.”

Millie was a strong and assertive woman.

Paige did not know how to reply.

“Cut it out,” Annabelle said. “What if things aren’t what we think they are? What if they’re friends?”

“Trends? Will friends of the opposite gender dine at a fancy restaurant?” Millie pursed her lips

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Lisa stared at the woman for a while and commented, “Paige, the woman looks arrogant. You know

you can’t mess with her.”

“Tell me, Paige. What do you plan to do? We have your back” Millie was ready to fight for Paige.

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Why don’t we have something to eat?” Paige replied.

The trio were lost for words.

“Even if we’re going to fight this, we need to eat. We need energy to fight, right?” Paige said.

The trio did not know what to do with Paige.

What more could they say when Paige had already made up her mind?

Paige had her reasons. Marrying into the rich and powerful was not all sunshine and roses. These authoritative figures were often in the headlines for their extramarital affairs and cheating.

scandals.

Although the Quirks were wealthy, their family was not as prestigious as the Jewells,

In fact, Paige married into a more powerful family, so the Quirks‘ connections came from the

Jewells. As such, Paige had no standing to confront Chris. She had to pretend she did not see

Chris on a date with another woman.

The three roommates secretly felt comforted and relieved.

While they did not hate Paige, the roommates were jealous of Paige’s good fortune. So, they tried

to find something wrong with her to justify their feelings.

The girls were not malicious by nature. It was a trait hardwired into them. Although not everyone

was like that, most people were.

Soon, the attendant served the food, and the group enjoyed their meal. However, the three. roommates were distracted, glancing at Chris‘ table every now and then. They reported to Paige

whatever they saw.

Paige was at a loss.

She really did not think much about the whole thing..

Paige was forced to marry Chris. She did not have feelings for the man. In fact, Chris‘ presence

scared her. She was afraid of being in a room with him.

If Chris happened to leave her for another woman, never to return, Paige would not be upset. She

would actually be very happy.

Her mind wandered as Paige ate her food. Her roommates mistook her pensive look for despair.

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“Don’t read too much into it, Paige. You’re Chris‘ rightful wife. Keep it together. The other women have nothing on you,” Millie comforted Paige.

Paige looked at Millie and nodded with a smile. “I know.”

Annabelle was facing Chris and the woman, so she could see everything that was going on.

“Paige, they have finished dinner and are leaving,” Annabelle whispered.

Paige gave a nod, but she did not look back.

“The way I see it, a man of Chris‘ prestige wouldn’t be able to keep it in his pants even if he tried.

Look at the women throwing themselves at him. Just think positively. Men will cheat if…”

Annabelle’s voice trailed off as a man approached. Her heart was pounding out of her chest.

The man was a heartthrob on TV and in magazines. Now, he was making his way over in steady

steps. His rugged good looks and graceful poise were irresistible.

He walked right into Annabelle’s heart.

Annabelle blushed and lowered her head to stare at her plate.