Chapter 1567

Jamie stared at the pills in her hand, her emotions swirling. After a long pause, she quietly put them away, pretending she had never taken them out.

Ben had gone to great lengths, all for her benefit. She decided not to confront him about it.

The nurse Ben hired to look after Charlie was incredibly attentive, significantly easing Jamie's stress. After a few visits to the hospital, Jamie felt reassured enough to focus more on her own recovery.

Ben arranged for Caleb to follow up on her condition. "Caleb isn't busy these days. I asked him to check in on you," Ben said casually.

Jamie didn't comment, but Caleb had plenty to say.

"Not busy?" Caleb grumbled as he arrived. "Your dear Mr. Lucas dragged me out of the hospital to do this. I'm swamped, you know!"

After examining her, he made a few observations. "Your stomach's a bit off. Have you been eating properly? Looks like you haven't had much lately. You need to eat more."

Jamie avoided his gaze, and for the first time in front of Ben, she looked visibly guilty.

Ben stared at her for a long moment before responding with a curt, "Anything else?"

"Nothing major. Just make sure she gets plenty of rest." Caleb checked his watch, already eager to leave. "I've got surgeries lined up. Next time, don't call me unless it's an emergency."

in a hurry,

instead, he called the helper over.

a glance at Jamie. "Not really... Miss Lewis's been eating very little. I've tried to encourage

fault," Jamie interjected, rubbing her temples. "I just don't have much of an appetite these days. I'll

working hard to recover, but the weight of recent events and the medication had sapped her appetite. Ben studied her for a moment, his deep

were directed at the

his concern,

said it'd be fine to take Charlie out for a bit, His

"Really? Is that okay?"

Ben nodded in confirmation, Jamie's face

matters. But it was clear Charlie had been cooped up

loved to play,

a few days in the hospital

extended

vel

take a toll. Charlie had become

kept him from complaining to Jamie. Instead, he endured the

made

should avoid crowded and noisy places, right?" Jamie asked,

places are fine. Didn't Charlie mention wanting to go to an amusement park? We

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