Tania rushed upstairs and caught Peter trying to calm down a sobbing Brandon. She scrunched her eyebrows. "What's going on here?"

She swooped in, scooped Brandon into her arms, and cradled him close. Her expression was the picture of concern. "Shh... It's okay, Brandon. Mommy's got you. What's the matter, sweetie? Did you miss me?" "Mommy, owie!" Brandon's tear-streaked face was heartbreaking. "I need mommy's cuddles!" He clung to Tania's neck like a little koala.

Tania shot Peter a wary look. "Why's he in pain? What happened?"

Peter's brow creased. "It's nothing, really. Brandon just took a tumble out of bed. I'm no good with kids," he confessed, keeping a straight face.

Tania did not buy it and glanced over at Charles and Steven. "Bro..."

Charles chimed in, "Peter's telling the truth. We all rushed over when we heard the crash. You know, guys like us are clueless with kids!" He winked at Steven, who smirked and said, "Looks like Peter's not winning any 'Dad of the Year' awards today!" Tania was speechless, and so was Peter.

Charles just stood there.

was like adding insult to

coughed awkwardly. "The kiddo's adorable. He's a chip off

Tania was silent.

Peter was silent.

Charles was silent.

blurted the obvious out, Tania felt like she had been smacked right

like Steven should get his eyes checked. How could my son look

"Tania, whether he's my kid or not, I'm going to make

leaving Tania quivering with rage from Peter's bold

his head gently. "How did you get to

"Why are

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