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.

quickly putting it out of their minds as they continued to help Charlie pick

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away took off her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped

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

completely worn out, and he fell asleep in the

"Let me take him. There's still a while before we get home, and you must be tired." Jamie hesitated but carefully

Charlie stirred slightly before

watched them, her expression

to her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized it, she had dozed off, leaning against Ben's

gently, making sure she was comfortable as she

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up, the

we there?" she

from resting. "Yeah, we're here." Charlie was still asleep in

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

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

him. I'll do it,"

carried Charlie on his back, while Jamie stood

the elevator, they encountered a kind elderly lady who

this

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