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..."

get it, I'll get back on track as soon as I can." Tania clutched

especially seeing Tania like that. He gripped her arm. "What's been going on with you these last

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

was not ready to spill the beans, he

Brandon there? He can't handle crowds. He'll freak out!" Tania was ready to bolt, but Charles caught her arm. "Hey, Tania, take a breath. You're wound up

wouldn't let anything happen to

"Brandon was kidnapped once at a theme park. That's why I'm scared. He's got mild autism and doesn't do

brow creased. "Why haven't you mentioned this

to find them now!" Tania did not wait for Charles to agree. She just dragged