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?

not

been mistaken too.

nonsensically. Do you know why I was afraid to take him to an 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 do?" Peter asked, his brows furrowed. "Do you want an evaluation for Brandon,

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

eyes. "I'll look

you." Tania breathed a sigh of relief, though Peter seemed

my son

hesitated, intending to say Brandon was not his son. However, with Peter's knowing look, the words would not come out. There was no way he

happened three years ago, but believe me, I'll get to the bottom of it. And as for Brandon... He looks exactly like me. I'm not

paternity test is

If that's what you need for proof, you know I can get one easily enough, but I'd rather not." Peter looked intently at her. "Tania

time, Tania found herself unable to argue against