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

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who had walked away took off her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped a photo with her phone, capturing the harmonious scene of the three of them-like

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

left Charlie completely worn out, and he

Ben offered, "Let me take him.

slightly before

her expression

she felt her own fatigue catching up to her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized

making sure she was comfortable as

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the car was already parked

there?"

voice slightly hoarse from resting. "Yeah, we're here."

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

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

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

carried

the elevator, they encountered a kind elderly lady who smiled warmly

this

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