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.

visited in a couple

to

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 see your Uncle Ben." ""No,

as she smiled at

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

on sitting next to her, she didn't take the

for a driver and sat with them in the

some relief. She had grown even more

used to be a simple

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

now, and she refused

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

later, the car pulled up to the amusement

few staff members stood at the entrance, waiting for them. With the park rented out entirely, there was no need

staff handed Charlie a cotton candy

so big!" Charlie exclaimed

the oversized treat and had

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

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