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 days. Were you

to play today. Uncle Ben, can you come

turned to 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

gaze softened as she smiled

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

car. Since he insisted on sitting next

a driver and sat with them in the

offered Jamie some relief. She had grown even more resistant to Ben after Winnie's

to be a simple

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

sister now, and she refused to step into that

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

car pulled up to the

them. With the park rented out entirely, there was no need for

Charlie a

big!" Charlie exclaimed

treat and had to admit it was

and Jamie's hand in the other,

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