The Cherished Wife



Brandon was frightened by Peter's overwhelming presence and shrank into Tania's arms. "Mommy!"

"Brandon, it's okay. Don't be scared." Tania patted his back, then looked up coldly at Peter. "Mr. Lennon, if death is the only way to sever ties with you, then go ahead and die."

Her eyes were completely devoid of emotion. She turned to Noelle and said, "Ms. Shaw, could you please take me to the hospital to see my parents first? Then, I'll go back to Phoenix Tree Residence."

"Alright, my car is just outside. Let's go," Noelle shot Peter a glance, silently urging him not to cause trouble.

She then helped Tania with her luggage and led the way. "You carry Brandon, and I'll take the luggage. My car is just out front."

"Thank you, Ms. Shaw." Now that Tania knew Noelle was Charles' wife, her attitude softened considerably, though she still eyed Noelle with some suspicion.

Noelle loaded Tania's luggage into the trunk and opened the backseat door for her. "I'm sorry my car is a bit small. I didn't know you were bringing Brandon, so there's no child seat."

"It's fine. I'll hold Brandon," Tania said as she got into the car. After watching Noelle swiftly buckle the seatbelt and adjust the temperature inside, Tania could not help but apologize, "I'm sorry for my attitude earlier..."

"It's okay." Noelle smiled. "Is the temperature comfortable?"

"Yes, it's fine." Tania nodded, then tried to soothe Brandon to sleep. Once he was soundly asleep, Tania asked, "I didn't know about you and Charles... I never imagined anyone would fall for him."

"Really?" Noelle chuckled. "Charlie's so outstanding. How could anyone not like him?"

Seeing that Tania's attitude had improved, Noelle relaxed a bit and continued, "Charlie and I met in a rather odd way. He saved me several times, and over time, feelings developed between us."

Tania nodded thoughtfully. "I'm just surprised, given Charles..." She trailed off, leaving her sentence unfinished.

Noelle did not press for more. Watching Tania carefully cradle Brandon, her expression softened.noveldrama

"Aunt Nancy's health has been poor for a while. Uncle Henry resigned from his position at Collosus Group to stay by her side. She didn't want to ask you to come back, but her condition has worsened, so.

"I know. It's my fault for being unfilial." Tania lowered her head. "How's my mother doing? I had no idea her condition was so serious. Back then, I..."

"Aunt Nancy is experiencing symptoms of rejection. The doctors said it was unexpected."

"She should've told me earlier..."

Tania's voice was filled with guilt. "All these years, I've sent them emails, but they never replied. I. thought it was because they were worried about Peter and me

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"Emails?" Noelle blinked in confusion. "What emails?"

"Before I left, I gave them my email address so that they could contact me whenever they missed me. I also gave them my phone number, but..."

"What phone number? Uncle Henry

and Aunt Nancy said they had no

idea where you were. Charlie only recently found out you were in

Charlie's nature, he wouldn'tel

Carvonja. Do you think, given

tried to look for you?"

Tania's face turned pale. "That's impossible! You must be joking."

"Tania, do you think I'd joke about this? In fact, Peter has also been searching for you these past three years, but no one could find you.

"Do you really think that with the resources and influence that Charlie and Peter have in Brookville, they wouldn't be able to find you? There's something more to this."