The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Afterward, Charles carried Noelle into the bathroom to bathe. Once out, Noelle had no energy left to ask about Annie. She fell asleep almost immediately.

With a smile in his eyes, Charles gently laid Noelle on the bed and then went to his study.

Ronald had sent updates punctually, reporting that there was little activity from Kerlsberg lately. Charles rubbed his chin, instructing Ronald to pull their people back and relax their vigilance toward Kerlsberg for the time being.

Finally, he added an afterthought to his instructions.

When Noelle woke up the next day, she felt entirely off. Her whole body ached as if she had been disassembled, lacking any energy.

The sunlight streamed in, fully waking her brain. She opened her eyes wide, thinking for a moment before getting up.

"Awake?"

Charles' voice came from the doorway. Noelle blinked and then threw off the covers. "Why didn't you wake me up!" She glanced at the time-it was already past eight. "Aren't you going to work today?"

He walked over and tidied Noelle's messy hair. "Do you remember what I told you

remembered discussing Annie with Charles, but then Charles had started to touch her, and then

I was talking

"Come to the company today, okay? Do you

vaguely recalling that he had mentioned this, but it

unclear then, so she had

she hesitated. "Do I really have to

"You don't want to stay at home

also did not want her

head. She did not want to be a couch potato, doing nothing all day. She had been resting because she had not decided what kind of job to pursue. "Then... I'll give it a try,

chuckled, pinching her nose. "I know my Nelly is

Noelle grabbed Charles' hand. "Um...

took care of