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?"

smiling!" Zara gave a soft, warm smile. "Mr. Peter, Ms. Tania, Brandon, come inside. You all must be hungry by now. I made so many delicious dishes just for

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

over to the couch, his big, curious eyes scanning

he removed his shoes, glancing at Tania. "The slippers are.in here. They're the ones you used to wear. Zara takes them out every so often to clean them, so they're spotless. If there's anything you

her hand halting as she removed her shoes. She felt a strange

looked down on others from a tall place. Back when she

a rift with Jamie and then led her to Peter, resulting in all kinds

she was no more than a tiny figure in his