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. Were you

And Mom's taking me out to play today. Uncle Ben, can you come

eyes 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 you see your

gaze softened as she smiled at

moment before turning to Jamie. "Let's get

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

for a driver and sat with

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

be a simple

resolve to sever any ties

she

Even as he held Charlie's hand,

later, the car pulled up to the amusement

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 his face scanned, and they

handed Charlie a cotton candy shaped like

big!" Charlie exclaimed in

and had to

one hand and Jamie's hand in the other, Charlie

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