Chapter 1664

Winnie gave a faint smile. "I've already let it go. But think about it, you're now living a high-profile life as part of an influential family. Do you really want the media constantly digging into your past because of me?"

She spoke calmly, but the weight of her words hit Jamie like a stone. Linda and Winnie were destined to live in the shadows.

Jamie understood what Winnie was saying, but she also knew that no one could choose the circumstances of their birth. And she, for one, would never turn her back on her mother or her sister.

"Winnie..." Jamie tried to argue, but Winnie interrupted her.

"Don't start, sis. Living a good life is the best thing you can do for both of us.

"And even if I don't leave now, I'll have to eventually. You might be able to keep me here for a year, maybe two, but you can't control my life forever. Right now, I just want a bit of freedom and to take Mom with me. I've already made up my mind, so let's not waste time going in circles."

Jamie hesitated for a long moment but finally relented. "Alright."

Winnie and Linda as they left. "Promise me you'll let me know where you're

would be their final meeting. She had no intention of telling

Winnie felt that her sister deserved nothing but happiness-a happiness she intended to protect by

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returned to the hospital three hours later. She had composed herself, but Ben immediately noticed her

over, placing a comforting arm around her shoulders, and asked softly,

what she had said, nothing had convinced Winnie to

patted her shoulder gently. "She just needs time. Once she's let everything go and

home. I'll stay here."

take Charlie home," Jamie replied. "You've got work to focus on, and I already promised I'd take

her words but finally said, "Alright. I'll have my assistant take Charlie home and ask the nanny to look after him. I'll stay here with

her

be home without either of us. Are you sure he'll be okay? Ben, I know how you feel, but Mom and I

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