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 some more thought," Alex suggested, knowing Milo needed space. "I'll be right next door. Come talk to me when you've got it sorted out. And don't worry about Ms. Baker. I've given her something to calm her down and put her

memories?" He had been anxiously

Isn't this what I always do? You're

a weak smile. "Never mind. Just go get some rest. I need to chill out for

"Alright!"

in calling Clarisse. She had

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

the very next day after hearing about the accident, but the hospital was in lockdown.