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?"

any of that!" Jamie yelled, her anger flaring to the point where her breathing grew rapid, her breaths loud and

Ben's expression shifted instantly.

voice gentler now. "I shouldn't have said that. Calm

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

been considering leaving for a while now, but Ben had subtly kept her there, and she had been held back by

she was

should have left

packed, his chest tightening with frustration. He wanted to stop her but couldn't bring himself to say the words. And so, he stood there silently, watching as she walked

*

to visit, she was surprised not to find Jamie

you say was staying with you

Nina asked, holding Ge

kand

around the

stiff.

his

something you need? If not, you can leave. There's nothing

be like that. I came all this way to help you. Let me give

was evident. Nina quickly realized she had hit a nerve and tried to backtrack. Unfortunately, when Ben

exchanging just a few words,

accurate. Ben wasn't

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