The Cherished Wife

But you know how Janet is. She's convinced she's perfectly healthy, and she's been fine all these years. I hoped..."

Milo let out a heavy sigh. "You think I don't want to heal Janet? Hilary was wrecked by this same sickness until she finally slipped away from us. If I hadn't selfishly left her back then, she wouldn't have fallen so far. Janet's her kid, and I want to give her everything good in "Enough about hoping," Alex cut in, firm and unyielding. "She's got a mental illness that's been passed down through the family. There's a history, Milo. There's no room for 'what ifs.' The odds are just too slim."

"Think about the child. What's this child really trying to tell us? She wouldn't just talk about a child out of the blue unless there's a memory associated with it! Didn't you say she came here looking for Charles? Maybe Charles is the key!"

"It's no use," Milo said, his voice tinged with defeat.

Maybe none of this would have happened if Charles just married Janet. "Charles is practically praying for Janet to screw up!"

got it sorted out. And don't worry about Ms. Baker. I've given her something to calm her down and put her under. She'll sleep

shock. "How could you just go and change her memories?" He had been anxiously waiting for Janet to come, hoping to hear the story of that fateful

"What's up with you? Isn't this what I always do?

managing only a weak smile. "Never mind. Just go get some

"Alright!"

Milo wasted no time in calling Clarisse. She had just had her restrictions lifted and answered with

you okay? That rascal Charles! Can you believe he locked up his own mom?" Milo did not hide his annoyance

evident. "How can that be? I flew out to Brookville the very next