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.

out of their minds as they continued to help Charlie pick out his school

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walked away took off her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped a photo with her phone,

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had bought Charlie a pencil case, a backpack, and a set

and he fell

cradled him for a while, but her arms grew sore. 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

before settling into a comfortable position, sleeping

her expression

Her eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized it, she had dozed

her position gently, making sure she was comfortable as

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the car was already parked

there?" she

his eyes, his voice slightly hoarse from resting. "Yeah,

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

Charlie.

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

together. Ben carried Charlie on his back,

encountered a kind elderly lady

is this Charlie's

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