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.

she kept her eyes closed the

bathing her, he gently placed her back in bed and tucked her in. He then changed

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 points on

care of. But it seems Xavier has also sought help, possibly due to Winter's

After a moment, he

she was so attentive to

Winter's relationship with

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 right away!" said

the call and busied himself in the study for

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