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.

the entire time

her, he gently placed her back in bed and tucked her in.

slight smile, he sat down, marking key points on the blueprint and recalculating a set of data on a

Hoffman, it's mostly taken care of. But it seems Xavier has also sought help, possibly due to Winter's involvement. With the incident blowing up

the desk. After a moment, he instructed, "Look into

anxious about Annie before, yet she was so attentive to Suzy. This

Winter's relationship with

better than with Annie. Second, Suzy likely had some leverage over Winter. IfSuzy decided to blame all these problems on Winter, Winter would certainly use something to threaten or retaliate against

take care of it

study for a while longer, only

asleep. The room was warm with the heater