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.

in a couple of days.

Mom's taking me out to play

playful. "You little rascal,

gaze softened as she smiled

the exchange quietly for a moment before turning

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

for a driver and sat with them in the back,

them offered Jamie some relief. She had grown even more resistant to Ben

to be a simple

independence had evolved into a firm resolve to sever any ties with him. In her mind,

now, and she refused to

noticed her distant demeanor, his gaze darkening. Even as he held

later, the car pulled up to the

tranquil silence. Only a few staff members stood at the entrance, waiting for them. With the park rented out entirely, there was no need for tickets. Ben simply had his face scanned, and they

a cotton candy shaped like

It's so big!" Charlie exclaimed

oversized treat and had to

hand in the other, Charlie

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