The Cherished Wife

Peter looked at Charles seriously. "Do I look like I'm joking?"

Charles pressed his lips together. "If you really want Tania to come back, Aunt Nancy might be your best bet." He tapped the table lightly, pointing Peter in the right direction.

Peter, being sharp, understood quickly. Although Tania did not grow up with the Hoffmans and did not have a very close relationship with her biological parents, she was a dutiful and kind-hearted person. When she was first brought back by the Hoffmans, while she did not seem overly enthusiastic, it was clear to anyone paying attention that Tania acted that way to ease the feelings of her adoptive father. After a brief pause, Peter said, "I understand."

"But getting through to Uncle Henry won't be easy," Charles pointed out. "He's always held a grudge about what happened between you and Tania. Even though he hasn't caused you any trouble over the years, he certainly won't forgive you so easily." Charles hit the nail on the head. After all, Tania was Henry and Nancy's daughter. Henry had always felt guilty about Tania and wanted to make it up to her.

Unfortunately, when he was trying to reconcile with his daughter, the relationship between Tania and Peter hit a rough patch, leading to Tania's long departure. Henry's attitude toward Peter had been icy ever since.

"But Uncle Henry has always listened to Aunt Nancy. So, you're better off approaching her first." Charles had said all he could.

this was as far as Charles could go

me just yet. Wait until Tania returns." Charles raised his hand. "It's getting

see your wife? We've only been out a short while.

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with

other since everyone was busy with work. Teresa was not too swamped with managing the garden house, but Rowena's situation was quite different. As a

restless type and had traveled extensively in the past few months. In fact, she only returned to Brookville the day before New Year's Eve, much to the chagrin of her parents, who

complaints, something she could not help but laugh about. "Do you guys think my mom's going through menopause or something? I mean, I'm working! I've

you know what she said to

any money in what I do, and I'm working myself to death. She even said this kind of work should