Chapter 1579

Jamie's heart nearly jumped out of her chest.

She rushed over to check on Charlie. "Are you okay? Does it hurt? Let Mommy blow on it."

"It doesn't hurt. I just accidentally bumped into that lady." Charlie mumbled, clutching the hem of his shirt awkwardly.

Jamie looked up, ready to apologize, but the woman didn't say anything and simply turned and walked away.

Did she look scary or something?

"That woman was wearing a mask and didn't seem trustworthy. Don't bother," Ben said with a frown.

Hearing that, Jamie decided to let it go.

Thankfully, Charlie wasn't hurt.

"You worry too much about Charlie. A small fall like this won't hurt him," Ben remarked.

"I know. I just can't change overnight," Jamie admitted.

She understood what Ben was saying. But habits, especially those built on years of fear and caution, weren't easy to break.

putting it out of their minds as they continued

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woman who had walked away took off her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped a photo with her phone, capturing the

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time they were done, Jamie had bought Charlie a pencil case, a backpack, and a set of pencils. Loaded with supplies, they also treated Charlie to some

and he fell asleep in the car on

take him. There's still a while before we

Ben's arms, Charlie stirred slightly before settling into a comfortable

watched them, her expression unconsciously

felt her own fatigue catching up to her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized it, she had

adjusted her position gently, making sure she

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the car was

there?" she asked

eyes, his voice slightly hoarse from resting. "Yeah,

unexpectedly peaceful, so much so that Jamie felt an odd sense of familiarity, as though

reached out for Charlie. "Thanks for carrying him. Let

can't manage him. I'll do it," Ben said, not handing Charlie

of them took the elevator up together. Ben carried Charlie on his back, while Jamie stood by his

the elevator, they encountered a kind elderly lady who smiled warmly at

is this Charlie's

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