Chapter 1568

Jamie's expression shifted almost imperceptibly as she asked, "Charlie, do you like that Uncle Ben a lot?"

"I do! He brings me lots of stuff, and I like that grandma too."

"I see."

Jamie looked at Charlie who was oblivious to the truth that the "Uncle Ben" he adored was actually the father he had always longed for. Her chest tightened with an uncomfortable heaviness.

For a moment, doubt crept in. Had she made the right choice back then, hiding the truth and keeping Ben and the Lucas family in the dark?

Maybe if she hadn't, Charlie wouldn't have grown up without a father in his life.

Charlie suddenly stopped, his face lighting up with joy as he spotted someone. Letting go of her hand, he ran ahead.

"Uncle Ben!" he shouted, launching himself into Ben's arms.

Ben crouched down to scoop him up. The usually reserved man, known for his detached demeanor, softened visibly in Charlie's presence, even smiling.

haven't visited in a couple of

was! And Mom's taking me out to play today.

Jamie, who snapped out of her daze. She reached over and pinched Charlie's chubby cheek, her tone playful. "You little rascal, you forget all about me the moment you

softened as she smiled at

the exchange quietly for a moment before turning to Jamie. "Let's get going.

the car. Since he insisted on sitting next to her, she didn't take the

with them in the back, with Charlie in

She had grown even

to be a

into a firm resolve to sever any ties with him. In her mind, Ben belonged

now, and she refused to

her distant demeanor, his gaze darkening. Even as he held Charlie's hand,

car pulled

staff members stood at the entrance, waiting for them. With the

Charlie a cotton

so big!" Charlie

and had to admit it

hand and Jamie's hand in the

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