The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Charles' eyes flickered as he gently kissed Noelle's forehead. "How did I lie to you?" he asked softly.

"You said just once. But how many times was it?" Noelle mumbled with her eyes half-closed.

"Hmm? I think you misunderstood, my dear," he replied with a slight smirk.

Noelle protested weakly, "Next time, you're sleeping in the guest room."

"Come on, don't fall asleep yet. I'll carry you for a bath," Charles whispered in her ear, but Noelle was already drifting off. "I'm so tired," she murmured.

Charles shook his head in amusement. He then carried her to the bathroom.

closed the entire

and tucked her in. He then changed into casual homewear and

desk was cluttered with blueprints and data sheets. Charles picked one up, his eyes narrowing as he examined the calculations. With a slight smile, he sat down, marking key

Xavier has also sought help, possibly due to Winter's involvement.

long fingers tapped the desk. After a moment, he

as anxious about Annie before, yet she was so

Winter's relationship

decided to blame all these problems on Winter,

care of it

study for a while longer, only returning

was truly exhausted and deep asleep. The