Their eyes met for a few moments before Soren let out a soft chuckle. "Alright, I'll

stop teasing you. We've known each other for so many years, of course I know

what you're like.

"You don't talk much, you don't make friends easily. But seeing so many new

people around you this time... I have to admit, it surprised me."

Jamie looked at him but still said nothing.

Soren continued, "I'm happy for you, but at the same time, I can't help feeling a

little... upset."

This time, Jamie finally responded. "Why are you upset?"

"Because my Jamie doesn't belong to just me anymore."

His words made her unconsciously clench her palm. His gaze was warm, tinged

with amusement, yet she felt an odd weight settle on her chest, making it hard to

breathe.

"My Jamie has grown up. You're not that little girl anymore, the one who used to

follow behind me, calling my name in that soft voice. But I suppose that's a good

thing too."

Soren glanced at her, then at the Magi Pictures logo reflected in the car window

behind her. "Go on. I'll be busy these next couple of days, so I won't be coming to

see you for a while."

nodded and slowly

close the

give it serious

gaze for a moment

shut

her walk away, a small

a kit,"

Amelia sat across from her, chin

stared.

minutes passed. Then, without warning, she reached out and snatched

document from Lila's hands.

old file more interesting

"Ms. Joyce, if you

just say it."

been patiently holding back, curious to

out, it was shorter

seemed to

document into a tube

lightly

have anything

about you and

case Amelia

The Lane siblings-both of

fighting themselves."

head. "Vince is definitely

himself."

think he's fighting Mr.

the slight furrow

Lila suddenly understood

too

game to see clearly.

He's fighting you," she

Amelia's frown deepened.

dry laugh.

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