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."

stared at her for a long

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Charlie up from school and left him in the care of the nanny. Jamie reassured him that they would be home later.

family home, Ben called his mother to let her know

asked with disappointment when she learned Charlie wouldn't

knew it

after the call. "From the way she spoke, it sounds

car seat,

had already made up his mind. There was nothing more she

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visited

often went months, sometimes half a year, without setting foot there, relying on brief calls with his mother for updates. His felationship

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

blood ties were not so easily

greeted them warmly. "You're finally here. I was beginning

on the way," Jamie explained politely,

a kinder expression than before,

on

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