Chapter 1663

Leaving was the best choice for Winnie.

"But that's all in the past. You can't stay away forever. Winnie, you're my only sister," Jamie said, her throat tight, her voice heavy with emotion.

Ben, overhearing her conversation, gently patted her shoulder, giving her an encouraging look.

Jamie hesitated but quickly made up her mind. "Winnie, wait for me. I'm coming to see you now. If you're really going to leave, you at least owe me a proper goodbye in person." Without waiting for a reply, Jamie dashed out of the hospital room, leaving Ben, Mrs. Lucas, and Charlie behind.

Charlie wanted to go with her. He adored his aunt, and she had always been so kind to him. But he held himself back, knowing now wasn't the time to cause trouble.

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Winnie wanted to take their mother away, and Jamie was sure that Winnie was with Linda now.

heart racing. When she

Jamie's heart. Though Winnie looked different

smiled. Though she looked different now, in that brief moment when she smiled, Jamie felt a fleeting

it's a hassle? You've got work, and Charlie to take care of," Winnie said

I'm over it. Do you really think I'd still hold

expression was calm,

don't care about those things. But you're my sister! If you're leaving, how could, as your

come?

don't want you to leave. I want you to stay. Right now..."

much that it would be hard for anyone to recognize her. She now had a job, Charlie was doing well,

if Winnie left, Jamie would constantly worry about her safety, about whether she was struggling or being mistreated. Winnie pulled Jamie into a hug. "You've been to college, Jamie. How can you

Winnie was right. But the issue wasn't logic, it was trust. How could

Jamie said firmly.

enough, but taking Mom with you? I haven't even had the chance to ask her everything need to, and

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