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?”

but he still nodded.

since you love me, you’ll help me, right?” Winter grasped Xavier’s hand. “Only you

his cutlery and scrutinized Winter. There was a hint of suspicion in his eyes. “What do you want me to do?” He had an

you close with Charles? You’re relatives, right? The one who gave Grandpa a chess set at his birthday party…

his hand away from Winter. He pressed

being constantly compared to Charles by his family, Winter would

Charles, right? Can you ask him to help me get through this

“Xavier, I know you care about me the most. Please help

“But…” The mere thought

expression made Xavier reluctant to approach him. His father had previously urged him to get closer to Charles, but Charles never

want to help me?” Winter looked at Xavier pitifully, using her acting

my fault, but not everything that

“I

it was just competition for resources. I didn’t do anything

“…”

to Charles.” Joseph pushed open Xavier’s office door. His shrewd eyes scrutinized Winter, and then he smiled. “Winter, don’t worry. I’ll make sure Xavier helps you. Charles