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."

and slowly unfastened

to close the door,

marriage... I'll give

for

shut

walk away, a small smile played

a kit,"

sat across from her,

stared.

minutes passed. Then, without warning, she

document from Lila's hands.

file

out a helpless laugh. "Ms. Joyce, if you have something to say, you

just say it."

curious to

was shorter than she

to catch

into a

it lightly

don't have

and Vince?

added the last part, just in case

smirked. "You don't see it? The

fighting themselves."

shook her head. "Vince is definitely fighting something, but

himself."

You think he's fighting Mr.

slight

suddenly understood

of being too

game to see clearly.

fighting

Amelia's frown deepened.

a brief pause, she let out a dry laugh. "Boring. You go back to work.

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