The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Charles was still working away in his office when Samuel called to remind him that Winter and Xavier's wedding was just around the corner. Even though Noelle was married to Charles, their relationship was a secret, and Samuel was concerned that the wedding might upset Noelle.

Noelle felt Samuel was worrying too much. Winter and Xavier were just regular people to her then, and she would not give them a second thought unless they bothered her.

However, Samuel was her elder, and Noelle did not want to be disrespectful by dismissing his concerns.

After the call, Noelle made some wheatgrass fruit juice and carried it upstairs to the office.

Charles was deep in his work, sorting through papers. When he heard Noelle's soft footsteps, he stopped and looked up at the door.

Noelle tried to be as quiet as a mouse, but Charles still noticed her. She stood at the door with a big grin. "How do you always hear me coming?" she asked.

Charles just smiled and waved her over. Noelle walked up to him. "Aren't you sleepy yet?" Charles asked.

Charles looked at it, puzzled. "I'm not sick. Why wheatgrass juice?" he asked. However, he took it anyway and drank it

smiled when she saw

it's getting really chilly at

behind the couch, and started to gently massage

Charles replied, clearly enjoying the massage. He put his papers aside and leaned back, letting

while, Charles felt mucere

sorry for him. "Why

had to keep track of everything happening there. It was a huge job, so he was always super busy. Noelle knew that Charles had even more on his plate, like running

you exhausted with all this stuff to do?" she

and said, "I'm fine!" He grabbed Noelle's hand and