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?"

don't want to hear any of that!" Jamie yelled, her anger flaring to the point where her breathing grew

Ben's expression shifted instantly.

Calm down. Did you forget to take your medication? I'll

won't be necessary. Since you don't want her to come back, I'll find her myself. Thank you for your hospitality during this time." With that, Jamie turned and went upstairs, immediately starting

but Ben had subtly kept her

she was

should have left

as she packed, his chest tightening with frustration. He wanted to stop her but couldn't bring himself to say the words. And

*

Nina came by to visit, she was surprised

was staying with you for a

Nina asked, holding Ge

kand

around

stiff. "She left. Just

his expression, noting how sour his mood was.

you need? If not, you can leave.

I came all this way to help you. Let me give you some

realized she had hit a nerve and tried to backtrack. Unfortunately, when Ben was upset, there was little anyone could do to

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

"drove out" wasn't quite accurate. Ben

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