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.

the incident, quickly putting it out of their minds as they continued to help

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her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped a photo with her phone, capturing the harmonious

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pencil case, a backpack, and a set of pencils. Loaded with supplies,

left Charlie completely worn out, and he fell asleep

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 but

Charlie stirred slightly before

them, her expression

up to her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before

adjusted her position gently, making sure she was

*

Jamie woke up, the car was already parked

we there?" she

resting. "Yeah, we're here." Charlie was

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

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

manage him. I'll do it," Ben said, not

carried

a kind elderly lady who

is this

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