The Cherished Wife

Tania wanted to say something more, but when she saw Zara laughing happily with Brandon in the living room, she held back. "I came here with Brandon just to have a meal. You know that," she said. Peter looked at Tania, his gaze lingering on her, making her feel uncomfortable. Thankfully, Zara noticed them.

"Mr. Peter, Ms. Tania, why are you still standing there? Is it because you couldn't find Ms. Tania's slippers? I put them in the shoe cabinet, just as you asked, Mr. Peter. After you mentioned Ms. Tania was back. I even washed them. They're very clean!" "We found them, Zara!" Tania forced a smile. She quickly put on the slippers and moved past Peter into the living room.

Peter watched her retreating figure for a long moment before finally looking away. There was still time. He believed she would come back one day. He had all the time in the world, so he would wait.

Zara chatted with Brandon for a while. "Brandon, are you hungry? I made lots of tasty food! If you're hungry, we can eat right now."

"Yay!" Brandon patted his round belly. "I'm so hungry. Feed me, Grandma!"

"Oh, of course. I'll feed you," Zara said, smiling warmly.

As Tania watched Brandon interact with Zara, she confirmed that he was still just a child. He seemed to have forgotten what happened a year ago entirely.

they returned to Brookville, Brandon had been acting like a perfectly normal child around everyone, as if he had not been affected by past

Brandon's emotional development was impaired? Why did

could not be sure anymore. Brandon seemed entirely fine, interacting normally with everyone here, without any signs of trauma or cognitive

guiding Brandon to the dining

slightly. "If you're uncomfortable, I... I won't insist on you

of her

he said, aware that she still felt uneasy around him. "I said if you don't like it here, I won't make you come again next time." Tania opened her mouth

sensed his tension, and she loosened her grip slightly. Peter, however, turned to he and took

you giving me hope?" he asked,

softly, "I... I have something to discuss

over at Zara and Brandon in the dining room. "Zara, please go ahead and start eating with Brandon.