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 to help Charlie pick out

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

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

worn out, and he

arms grew sore. Noticing her flexing her wrist, Ben offered, "Let me take him. There's still a

arms, Charlie stirred slightly before settling

her expression unconsciously

to her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized it, she had dozed off,

adjusted her position gently, making sure she was comfortable as she

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the car was

there?"

eyes, his voice slightly hoarse from resting. "Yeah, we're here." Charlie was still asleep in his

peaceful, so much so that Jamie felt an odd sense

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

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

took the elevator up together. Ben carried Charlie on his

they encountered a kind elderly lady who smiled warmly at

is this Charlie's

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