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!"

it sorted out. And don't worry about

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

hint of confusion, "What's up with you? Isn't this what I always do? You're the one who said that

mind. Just go get some rest. I

"Alright!"

left, Milo wasted no time in calling Clarisse. She had just had her restrictions lifted and answered with a simple, "Hello,

believe he locked up his own mom?" Milo did not hide his annoyance with Charles, but Clarisse paused before responding, "It wasn't Charles who

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