Chapter 1535

Ben gripped Jamie's chin tightly, his voice firm and unyielding.

When Jamie had disappeared from his life, he had exhausted every possible means, called in countless favors, and poured his energy into finding her. But he had failed.

Just when he was on the verge of giving up, he had met Winnie. It felt like fate had stepped in, intertwining their paths once more, as if destined for a lifetime of entangled love and hate. If that was his reality, then he would play along with it. "Instead of plotting ways to escape from me, why don't you focus on apologizing? Show me some sincerity, and maybe I'll make your life a little easier," Ben said.

Jamie's lips curved into a bitter smile. She knew what he wanted.

He wanted an apology and an attitude of remorse. But she also knew she had no leverage to stay by his side.

Even if she played along now, making him happy temporarily, there was no future for them. Mrs. Lucas's disdain for her was an insurmountable mountain, and she couldn't see a way around it. They would never truly be together again. Her silence spoke volumes.

care so much about Charlie, start behaving. Please me, and I'll help you find him. Otherwise, even if I

Trapped here with no connections or resources, even hiring a private investigator was out of reach. Ben had the power to find Charlie, and he was using it

whatever you want to me, but please, don't drag Charlie into this," Jamie

her

this? You don't seem to mind

some, a sick child might indeed feel like a burden, but Jamie had never seen it that way. She knew arguing with

he turned back with one last warning. "Behave yourself while I'm gone. Don't make me angry, or you'll be the

sank onto the bed, her thoughts consumed by Charlie. She missed him terribly and had no idea how

silence

re

of her phone. Jamie grabbed

a beat when

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