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.

kept her eyes closed the entire time and

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

eyes narrowing as he examined the calculations. With a slight smile, he sat down, marking key points on the blueprint and

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

moment, he instructed,

about Annie before, yet she was so attentive

Winter's relationship

likely had some leverage over Winter. IfSuzy decided to blame all these problems on Winter, Winter would certainly use something to threaten or retaliate

of it right

himself in the study for a while longer, only

truly exhausted and deep asleep. The room was warm with the