The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 196

Chapter 196

Winter nervously tugged at the corner of her mouth. “People can change, can’t they? Don’t you like the food I made?”

“I like it,” Xavier replied, lowering his head to continue eating.

Xavier knew exactly what kind of person Winter was. She was the type who never lifted a finger in the kitchen. The food tasted just like it was from a restaurant.

He had eaten Noelle’s cooking before. Although the food was simple, it had a homely taste, unlike these delicately prepared dishes. The moment Winter opened the lunch box, Xavier knew the truth. However, since Winter wanted to deceive him, he saw no need to expose her.

Hearing Xavier’s response, Winter let out a sigh of relief and smiled. “I’m glad you like it! You should eat more. You work so hard.”

“Okay.” Xavier nodded. “Why did you have time to come over today? Feeling better?”

Winter bit her lip, wringing her hands together. “Xavier, you love me, right?”

His eyes darkened, but he still nodded.

since you love me, you’ll help me, right?” Winter grasped Xavier’s hand. “Only you can help me now. Please, I beg

a hint of suspicion in

Charles? You’re relatives, right? The one who gave Grandpa a chess set at his birthday party… He’s very powerful, isn’t

as he pulled his hand away from Winter. He pressed his lips

Charles by his family, Winter would bring him

to help me get through this tough time? With his

know you care

“But…” The mere thought

to approach him. His father had previously urged him to get closer to Charles, but Charles never

to help me?” Winter looked at Xavier

this mess is my fault, but not everything that

“I

a few people, but it was just competition for resources. I didn’t do anything unforgivable. Someone is targeting me. Xavier, please help

“…”

Xavier’s office door. His shrewd eyes scrutinized Winter, and then he smiled. “Winter,