Chapter 1575

Jamie was clearly displeased with Ben's attitude.

"You're doubting my sister?" she snapped.

"That's not what I meant," Ben said, rubbing his temples as he realized how poorly he had expressed himself.

But Jamie wasn't in the mood to listen.

"Ben. No, I should call you by your real name, Jack Green. Do you even understand how much she sacrificed for you? How could you doubt her?"

"Jamie, I told you that's not what I meant-"

Jamie cut him off. The joy she had felt just moments ago now felt like someone had dumped cold water over her.

She had come to him, ready to share her excitement, hoping he would help her bring Winnie back.

But Ben's reaction left her utterly disappointed.

The slight thaw in Jamie's attitude over the past few days visibly froze over again. "It's my fault for thinking you'd understand how I feel. I should've known better. Men really can't be relied on."

Ben finally snapped. He grabbed her shoulders, forcing her to face him. "You think I don't understand you? Jamie, what more do you want from me? I love you, not Winnie! And you can't ignore how suspicious her actions are. "Have you even thought about how she managed to fake her death?"

of that!" Jamie yelled, her anger flaring to the point

Ben's expression shifted instantly.

"I shouldn't have said that. Calm down. Did you forget to take your medication?

won't be necessary. Since you don't want her to

had subtly kept her there, and she had

she was

should have left

chest tightening with frustration. He wanted to stop her but couldn't bring himself to say the words. And so, he stood

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visit, she was surprised not

was staying with you

Nina asked, holding Ge

kand

around

stiff. "She

his expression, noting how sour his mood was. "Did you two have

If not, you can leave. There's nothing

help you. Let me give you some advice," Nina

irritation was evident. Nina quickly realized she had hit a nerve and tried to backtrack. Unfortunately, when Ben was upset, there was little anyone

exchanging just a few words, Ben's frosty demeanor drove Nina

wasn't quite accurate. Ben wasn't

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