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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who had walked away took off her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped a photo

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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

left Charlie completely worn out, and he fell asleep in

Noticing her flexing her wrist, Ben offered, "Let me take him. There's still a while before we get home, and you must be tired." Jamie hesitated but carefully passed

slightly before settling into a comfortable

watched them, her expression

heavy, and before she realized it, she

sure

*

Jamie woke up, the car was

we there?" she asked

resting. "Yeah, we're here."

was unexpectedly peaceful, so much so that Jamie felt an odd

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

manage him. I'll do it," Ben said,

up together. Ben carried Charlie on his back, while Jamie

a kind elderly lady who smiled warmly

this

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