The Cherished Wife

Chapter 196

Winter nervously tugged at the corner of her mouth. “People can change, can’t they? Don’t you like the food I made?”

“I like it,” Xavier replied, lowering his head to continue eating.

Xavier knew exactly what kind of person Winter was. She was the type who never lifted a finger in the kitchen. The food tasted just like it was from a restaurant.

He had eaten Noelle’s cooking before. Although the food was simple, it had a homely taste, unlike these delicately prepared dishes. The moment Winter opened the lunch box, Xavier knew the truth. However, since Winter wanted to deceive him, he saw no need to expose her.

Hearing Xavier’s response, Winter let out a sigh of relief and smiled. “I’m glad you like it! You should eat more. You work so hard.”

“Okay.” Xavier nodded. “Why did you have time to come over today? Feeling better?”

Winter bit her lip, wringing her hands together. “Xavier, you love me, right?”

nodded. “Yes. What’s with the

love me, you’ll help me, right?” Winter grasped Xavier’s hand. “Only you can help me now. Please, I beg

suspicion in his eyes.

with Charles? You’re relatives, right? The one who gave Grandpa a chess set at his birthday party… He’s very powerful,

his hand away from Winter. He pressed

had not expected that after being constantly compared to Charles by his family, Winter

ask him to help me get through this tough

to his hand. “Xavier, I know you care about me

“But…” The mere thought

father had previously urged him to get closer to Charles, but Charles never reciprocated,

what? You don’t want to help me?” Winter looked at Xavier

is my fault, but not everything