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.

couple of

out to play today. Uncle Ben,

who snapped out of her daze. She reached over and pinched Charlie's chubby cheek, her tone playful.

gaze softened as she smiled

before turning to Jamie. "Let's

the car. Since he insisted on sitting next to her, she

a driver and sat with them in the back, with Charlie in the

relief. She

used to be a

had evolved into a firm resolve to sever any ties

and she refused to step

his gaze darkening. Even as he held

later, the car pulled up to

crowds were absent, replaced by a 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

of the staff handed Charlie a cotton candy shaped

so big!" Charlie exclaimed in

and had to admit

hand and Jamie's hand in the other, Charlie bounced happily into the

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