"Peter!" Noelle had not expected things to escalate like this, nor had she anticipated that Tania had a son-an adorable little boy.

Seeing the tension between Peter and Tania, Noelle quickly intervened, "Aren't we here to pick up Tania?"

Peter snapped out of it, loosening his grip slightly. "Yes, we're here to pick her up."

Tania frowned. Her gaze shifted to Noelle, her eyes full of scrutiny. She tightened her hold on Brandon.

She had not expected that after three years apart, she would meet Peter under these circumstances and worse, he now had someone new by his side. It was clear he treated this woman differently from others.

Noelle smiled awkwardly. "You're Tania, right? Hi, I'm Noelle Shaw, I'm-"

"There's no need," Tania interrupted, her voice cold. "I'm not interested in knowing who you are. Besides, I didn't come back to see any of you."

set Brandon down. "Brandon, let's go meet

and could sense a bit of

you want?" Tania asked, her tone impatient as she looked at

mouth, unsure of how to proceed. "Charlie asked me to come pick you up. Uncle Henry and Aunt Nancy are at the hospital right now. Do you want to go back to the Hoffman

Noelle. "Charles sent you?" She glanced at Peter, asking,

"I..." Noelle chuckled awkwardly,

understanding the situation. It

Peter were somehow involved. Perhaps she assumed they had some kind of special relationship. That

her attitude toward

as she extended her hand. "Nice to

shocked by this than by seeing Peter. "You

and directed the question at

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