The Cherished Wife

Tania initially intended to follow Peter upstairs, but Noelle quickly held her hand. "Tania, come sit with me!" "But Brandon..."

"Peter can take care of Brandon. Come sit down. I wanted to ask you about your trip to the hospital today."

Reluctantly, Tania watched Peter carry Brandon upstairs. Charles shot a long look at Noelle, shook his head, and then followed Peter up.

Peter undressed Brandon and took him to the bathroom to clean him up. When he emerged, he noticed Charles waiting there with an amused look on his face. Peter frowned slightly. "Need something?"

With his arms crossed, Charles leaned against the wall, observing Peter in full dad mode. "I never thought I'd see you like this."

Peter cast an indifferent glance at him. "You're just jealous."

Charles raised an eyebrow, neither agreeing nor denying. "What happened today? Let's hear it."

bed, tucked him in, and motioned for Charles to step outside. Charles grinned. "So, I heard you took Tania to the Lennon

moment. "Since he's back, I figured i might as

"Keep Tania safe."

of that." Peter frowned

you've been sidelined." Charles didn't phrase it as a question but a fact, sounding a bit

for a beat, and Charles

planned to stay at Lennon

die from anger if he hears you say that." Charles gave Peter's shoulder

Xylos had treated one of the Hoffmans this way, Charles felt no need to

but about that proposal

smirked. "And the company in Cascade

eye out. It's not the right time for me to 1ut you and Steven can