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.

didn't dwell on the incident, quickly putting it out of their

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secluded corner and discreetly snapped a photo with her phone,

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bought Charlie a pencil case, a backpack, and a set of pencils. Loaded with supplies, they also treated

day's excitement left Charlie completely worn out, and he fell asleep in the car on the

me take him. There's still a while before we get home, and you must

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

her

catching up to her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before

adjusted her position gently, making sure she was

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up, the car was already parked

we there?" she asked

from resting. "Yeah, we're here."

atmosphere was unexpectedly peaceful, so much so that Jamie felt an odd sense of familiarity, as though they were an

own thoughts, she reached out for Charlie. "Thanks for carrying him. Let me take

do it,"

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

encountered a kind elderly lady

this

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