Chapter 1592

"I'm going back to the Lucas family home today."

"It might be a misunderstanding. It doesn't necessarily mean it was your father," Jamie said cautiously.

Ben interrupted her, his expression unnervingly calm. It was the kind of calm that felt dangerous.

Jamie could sense a storm brewing, but she didn't know how to comfort him. In situations like this, no words ever felt right.

Fortunately, Ben seemed to notice her unease. His voice softened, just barely, as he said, "So, you'll need to tell Charlie that I won't be able to see him for a while."

"I'll go with you," Jamie blurted out, surprising even herself.

But in the next moment, her resolve solidified.

"Charlie can be picked up by the nanny, or we can bring him home first and go afterward. Either way, I'm going with you," she said firmly.

"This is different from last time."

"Exactly. That's why I need to go with you."

a long moment

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care of the nanny. Jamie reassured him that they would be home later. Charlie, thankfully, didn't make

Ben called his mother to let her

bring Charlie?" his mother asked with disappointment when she learned Charlie wouldn't

Charlie should attend, and both Jamie and Ben knew it well. But his mother remained unaware of the true purpose of

call. "From the way she spoke, it sounds like she doesn't know anything

the car seat,

his expression, Jamie could tell he had already made up his mind. There was nothing

*

visited the Lucas

year, without setting foot there, relying on brief calls with his mother for updates. His

home as well. His mother, excited about the rare family gathering, had the staff prepare

blood ties were not so

in, his mother greeted them warmly. "You're finally here. I was beginning to

a delay on the way," Jamie explained politely,

mother looked at her with a kinder expression than before, though she still

on the

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