The Cherished Wife

"Okay, I rushed over," Sean said, waving his hand dismissively. When Tania appeared, he shot Charles a look, and they dropped the subject they had been on.

Tania was a wreck, having not slept a wink last night, and after the blood draw, she was a bit wobbly on her feet. Luckily, Charles was there to catch her hand in time. "Tania, are you okay?"

Tania shook her head. "I'm fine. Why are you still here?" She figured Charles had gone off to work after he had dropped her off.

"Yeah, just worried about you!" Charles guided Tania to a seat in the rest area. Sean came over with some candy. "You haven't been in the best shape these last few years!" He eyed Tania's face. "It's not just from missing sleep, is it?" Tania went pale. "I..."

"Tania, don't say I didn't warn you, your health is tied to Aunt Nancy's, so..."

as I can." Tania clutched the candy,

creased with worry, especially seeing Tania like that. He gripped her arm. "What's been going on with

in her chest. "Nothing, really. I haven't been

a bundle of nerves, and Charles, with his sharp instincts, knew something was off. However, if Tania was not ready to spill the beans, he would not push her. "Noelle said she's taken Brandon to the theme

she take Brandon there? He can't handle crowds. He'll freak out!" Tania was ready to bolt, but Charles caught her arm.

let anything

bro!" Tania was on the verge of tears. "Brandon was kidnapped once at a theme park.

this before? And how on earth did he

need to find them now!" Tania did not wait for Charles