Chapter 1613

Jamie couldn't bear to leave so easily. "I'm not leaving. Don't try to push me away."

Ben stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, his silhouette obscured by the interplay of light and shadow. His expression was unreadable but carried an unexpected gentleness. "Charlie will be out of school soon. If he doesn't see you, he'll get anxious." Jamie felt as though she had been struck silent. Reluctantly, she left after ensuring Ben's assistant promised to keep an eye on him. Only then did she reluctantly head out to pick Charlie up.

When they got home, Charlie wandered through the house, searching for someone. Disappointed, he came back and asked, "Mom, isn't Uncle Ben coming over today?"

"Uncle Ben is tied up with something right now. He'll probably come by later. Can you wait for a little while longer, Charlie?"

Lately, Ben had been a constant presence, joining Jamie to pick Charlie up from school and often staying for dinner. Charlie had grown used to his company.

Still, Charlie was a considerate child. Though he looked disappointed, he didn't throw a tantrum and quietly waited. Jamie wished he would act out instead. His quiet patience tugged at her heart.

Thankfully, Ben did show up later that evening. Perhaps he didn't want to let Charlie down. When he arrived, his usual calm demeanor was back in place. "Sorry I'm late, Charlie. Look what I brought for you."

up and rushed over to grab the snacks Ben held out, his

to see that he seemed to be doing better. After dinner, Jamie and Ben sat down for a rare moment of

it. If I can't be a lawyer anymore, I'll stay with

heart skipping a

Ben might give up his career as a lawyer, but she had never imagined it would

Ben Lucas, the

had abandoned his family's

for law with unwavering determination. Someone like him giving

that,"

clear this decision wasn't made lightly or on a whim. He had

warm light softened

he spoke, each word deliberate and sincere. "I told you, I'm willing to do anything for you f abandoning my beliefs is inevitable, then stepping back and staying by your

the crossroads he had faced

sat frozen, her

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