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

*

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

day's excitement left Charlie completely worn out, and he fell asleep

"Let me take him. There's

slightly before

her

eyelids grew heavy, and before

sure she was comfortable as she

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up, the

there?" she

his voice slightly hoarse from resting. "Yeah,

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

reached out for Charlie. "Thanks

do it," Ben said, not

Ben carried Charlie on

elevator, they encountered a kind elderly lady who smiled warmly

this Charlie's

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