The Cherished Wife

As soon as Brandon heard Tania's words, his big, bright eyes sparkled like stars. "Hello, Grandma! I'm Brandon, Daddy and Mommy's son!"

His soft, sweet voice was absolutely adorable, melting Zara's heart completely. "Ah, what a good child. Brandon, was it? I love you very much!" Zara gently squeezed Brandon's tiny hand, her eyes filling with tears. "This is wonderful. Truly wonderful." She felt that even if she passed away right then, she would be utterly content.

"Grandma, why are you crying? Don't cry!" Brandon stretched out his little hand to wipe Zara's tears. "Mommy says when you're happy, you should smile. Grandma, don't cry. Is Daddy bullying you?

"I'll stand up for you, Grandma. Daddy says you're his mom, so it wouldn't be right for Daddy to bully you. Look, I don't bully my mommy!"

Both Tania and Zara burst into laughter at Brandon's innocent words. Zara wiped away her tears, smiling. "No, your daddy treats me very well-very well, indeed. I'm crying because I'm too happy. I'm just so happy to see you and your mommy, that's all!" "Oh, that's strange. Isn't it normal to smile when you're happy?"

Ms. Tania, Brandon, come inside. You all must be

they stepped in, Peter lowered Brandon to the floor while he took off his shoes. "Brandon, go sit with

his big, curious eyes scanning everything around him as if

Zara takes them

her shoes. She felt a strange twinge in

down on others from a tall place. Back when she

intervened. First, it caused a rift with Jamie and then led her to Peter, resulting in all

Tania thought she was no more than a tiny figure in his eyes. She could hardly imagine Peter, of all people, humbly compromising with