Chapter 1702

Ben rubbed his tired eyes after reviewing the draft for a while. When he looked back at Jamie, a faint smile curved his lips. "The draft looks good-just a few minor issues." Jamie immediately perked up, eager to learn, like a diligent student.

Playing the role of her temporary teacher, Ben shared everything he knew without holding back.

The afternoon flew by.

Feeling satisfied, Jamie grabbed the draft with fresh notes and rushed off to make revisions. She became so immersed in her work that she didn't even notice how much time had passed until evening.

Ben, having finished his own tasks, looked over and saw Jamie still glued to her computer. With a sigh, he rubbed his forehead and walked over to pull her up from her chair.

Jamie yelped as her upper body suddenly left the ground. "Ben, what are you doing? I'm not done yet!"

Ben pointed to his watch. "Take a look at the time."

Jamie glanced at the clock, then jumped up in alarm, nearly bumping into him. "Charlie!"

But as soon as she panicked, she smacked her forehead, remembering that she had already asked the nanny to pick him up.

He chuckled, his brows lifting with a touch of exasperation. "Even if you don't have to pick up Charlie, you

left the office, Jamie glanced back at her nearly completed draft with a twinge of reluctance. It was so

wasn't open

drive home was slow, with traffic clogging the streets. Jamie's frustration had mostly faded. She wasn't obsessively attached to working. She simply wanted to finish the project as

at the gridlocked roads, she couldn't help

eager to get home

paused briefly, his expression neutral. "I just want to see Charlie sooner. I've been so busy these past few

Hearing this, Jamie's earlier

suspicions dissipated. She thought

about how busy both his parents

urgency

didn't notice was the subtle sigh of relief Ben let

an hour later, they arrived

a while, she began to worry. Could no one be home? Growing anxious, she

confetti popper exploded, showering her with

froze in place, her worried expression comically stuck on her

Mommy!" Charlie shouted as he jumped out from behind the

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