The Cherished Wife

Tania's face went from calm to stormy in a heartbeat when she heard those words. She glanced at Noelle, trying to figure out if she was messing with her on purpose. "You're such a tease, Noelle. I'm a married woman. There's no way I'd be a solo parent. My hubby might Peter's grip on the steering wheel tightened just a notch when Tania brought up her husband, and his eyes clouded over with something dark and unreadable.

be super busy, but he's as dedicated to Brandon as me!"

Tania knew Peter's moods like the back of her hand because they went way back. The chilly vibe rolling off him was a dead giveaway that he was ticked off.

She balled her hands into fists, took a deep breath, and insisted, "Trevon adores Brandon, and he adores me, too."

However, before the words had even settled in the air, Peter slammed on the brakes. The tires screamed against the road, and Noelle, clutching Brandon, nearly flew forward.

Noelle was ghost-white with shock, her eyes darting to Brandon in her arms.

"Is Brandon okay?" Tania panicked and whipped her head around. "Peter, what's gotten into you? If you don't want to give us a lift, just spit it out. Noelle and I can take Brandon and find another way."

Brandon jolted awake, blinked sleepily, and called out, "Mommy!"

right here!" Tania

checked him over.

sorry, Tania, I should've held onto

this mess!" Tania snapped, shooting

Tania, who was fuming and reaching for

to gently touch Peter's hand. "Uncle Peter, please don't be mad. I'm

moment,

not mad, buddy!" He turned to Tania with a softer

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was caught off guard, clearly not expecting an apology

actually saying sorry to

more careful from now on. I won't let Brandon get hurt,

It was just a slip-up, a slip-up. Peter, let's head back. I've got to prepare some ingredients soon, and I'm worried about the