Chapter 1708

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Summer froze. "Mr. Lucas... which one? Was it Ben's father?" she wondered.

After all, when Ben decided to go after her, no one could stop him, not even his own father.

"Which Mr. Lucas?" Summer asked, needing clarity.

The man in front of her looked at her incredulously, as though her confusion was ridiculous. "Do you really need us to spell it out for you? You know perfectly well who you crossed."

Who else could it be but Ben?

Taking a deep breath, Summer braced herself. She couldn't understand why Ben, known for his ruthless determination, would suddenly change his mind. Why would he repay her actions with forgiveness? Curious and desperate for answers, she sought him out.

When she found him, Ben was with Jamie. The two of them looked utterly happy, their connection unmistakable. Summer felt a pang of emotion as she watched them, but before she could dwell on it, Jamie stepped forward to meet her. Seeing Jamie up close left Summer momentarily stunned. How long had it been?

phrase "love is like nurturing

asked. "Were you the one who convinced

had spent so much time studying Ben, trying to understand him. She knew him to be someone who always paid back grievances in

unbothered. "Not letting you go would mean we still cared about what happened. Ben and I are happy now. You're nothing more than a

word pierced Summer's heart without

him, trying everything to earn his affection. But in

her lips. "Thank you for reminding me," Summer said, her voice trembling. "Jamie... you really are

as she tried to hold back

If it hadn't been for her,

what shocked

be targeted anymore, either. Focus on your career

your energy on people who don't deserve

breathing grew heavier. She opened her mouth to respond but found herself unable to form

of, but if we have time, we can meet again. After all, your

Summer stood frozen, staring

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