The Cherished Wife by Chweety

When feelings were bottled up for too long, their release could be overwhelming. The one who sought found complete satisfaction, while the one who was sought endured an indescribable struggle.

All through the night, Charles was there, soothing Noelle. Her sleepy mumblings only made him more determined not to let her go until she was completely worn out. Finally, he carried her to the bathroom for a relaxing bath.

There in the tub, Noelle leaned back, her eyes too heavy to keep open. However, Charles's hands, warm and teasing, moved across her back, stirring a fire within her. Noelle's eyes snapped open, and she caught his wandering hands. "Please, no more. I really can't continue."

With a laugh in his eyes, Charles could not resist squeezing Noelle's cheeks. "Noelle, you really need to work on your stamina!"

Noelle's eyes popped wide open, her confused face suddenly in Charles's view. She could not believe it when she saw Charles's eyes twinkling with laughter. His smile was so bright it was almost blinding. She put her hand up to shield her eyes, blocking his view. "It's not that I'm weak. You're just super strong!"

Noelle's cheeks turned pink. "I... Rowena said this is supposed to be fun, but it seems like you're the one having all the fun, and I'm just getting tired."

Hearing that, Charles gently moved Noelle's hand away from his face, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Oh? Didn't you have fun too?" He looked at her so earnestly that Noelle felt a little guilty and shy, and she quickly looked away.

down. I'll help you clean up!" Noelle

over her, pinching gently. It was just the right touch to make Noelle let out a

sleep now."

in her ear. However, Noelle was really too sleepy

what he was doing, looking at Noelle looking so worn out,

reached out and

from the bathtub. As he

from

He smiled and sat

open her eyes, mumbled something softly,

a towel, wrapped her up snugly, and then carried her to her bed. Noelle curled up in her usual spot as if she knew exactly where she

touched her cheek, looking