The Cherished Wife

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.

comment was like adding insult to

adorable. He's a chip off the

Tania was silent.

Peter was silent.

Charles was silent.

mess. However, when Steven blurted the obvious out, Tania felt like she had been smacked right across

could my son look anything like

I'm going to make sure he becomes mine. You don't believe me?

Steven headed downstairs, leaving Tania quivering with rage from Peter's bold claim.

shook his head gently. "How did you get

blinked, taken aback. "Why are

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