The Cherished Wife

"It's here."

Peter opened the study door, motioning for Tania to step inside. She walked in and realized the room's layout was exactly as it had been years ago, right after she and Peter got married. Nothing had changed in the entire Five Elements Residence. Peter noticed her reaction but said nothing, only gesturing for her to sit. "Go on. If you're here to tell me to give up, I'm not interested in listening."

Tania opened her mouth, hesitating. "It's about Brandon."

Peter paused, a flicker of concern crossing his gaze.

"I need you to look into something."

"Tell me," he said.

"A year ago, Brandon was kidnapped. Ever since, he has shown unusual behavior for a child his age. I was worried something was wrong, so I took him to see a psychologist. The doctor said he'd been traumatized and was showing signs of... emotional instability and some developmental delays."

Emotional instability? Developmental delays? Peter frowned. Could it really be that serious?

the time he had spent with Brandon lately, he had not seen anything out

too. Brandon's been so normal with you... So normal

amusement park? It was because that was where he was abducted. I tried a few times after, but he had always reacted with such resistance." "What do you want me to

darkened. "Jack wasn't around when Brandon was kidnapped. I

narrowed his eyes. "I'll look

sigh of relief, though Peter seemed slightly irritated

my son

was not his son. However, with Peter's knowing look, the words would not come out. There

but believe me, I'll get to the

paternity test is just

proof, you know I can get one easily enough,

Tania found herself unable to argue against