The Cherished Wife

When Charles returned, Noelle, Tania, and Brandon were playing in the living room. Tania seemed to be on the phone with Trevon while Noelle was running around the room with Brandon in her arms. The moment Charles opened the door, he was greeted by this harmonious scene-especially the smile on Noelle's face as she held Brandon. Charles' gaze softened even more as he watched her. Noelle was the first to hear the door open. She turned around while still carrying Brandon and saw Charles standing in the entryway, his hands full of shopping bags. He was changing his shoes. "Charlie!" she called out, setting Brandon down. She took his hand as they walked over. "Brandon, this is your Uncle Charles."

Brandon shyly looked at Charles, tilting his head in such an endearing way that it melted Noelle's heart. "Charlie, this is Tania's son, Brandon!"

Charles, who always had a sharp glint in his eyes, softened his gaze when it landed on Brandon. "Brandon, I'm your uncle!"

Charles put down the bags and reached out to pick up Brandon. "Where's Tania?"

"She's on the phone." Noelle pointed to the corner of the living room where Tania was finishing her call. She then patted Charles on the shoulder. "You go spend time with Brandon. I'll take care of dinner." "Alright," Charles said, carrying Brandon into the living room. Tania had just ended her call and was a little surprised to see Charles carrying Brandon, but she smiled as she greeted him, "Charles." Charles nodded, settling Brandon on his lap and playing with him. His eyes, however, were fixed on Tania as though he could see right through her. "This child... Nelly told me you got married?" "Nelly?" Tania was confused.

"Noelle, my wife," Charles explained, his gaze never leaving Tania. "Who's the father?"

my affairs, Charles?" Then, she turned

Brandon's

was clear that Brandon liked Charles. He did not shy away from his touch or

tended to be

him so close. Today,

wrong?" Charles noticed Tania's unease.

"I..." Tania hesitated.

haven't you?" When Charles mentioned Peter, Tania flinched slightly, and her

you two are close, but things between Peter and me ended