"Thank you, Winnie," Jamie forced a smile.

Standing upright, she walked with Winnie up the stairs, though the moment she lifted her leg, a sharp ache shot through her back. Ben had been rough with her earlier, venting his anger without a care for her discomfort. Noticing Jamie's strained movements, Winnie gently held her arm. "Jamie, is your back acting up again?"

"Yes... yeah," Jamie mumbled evasively.

Winnie's concern deepened. "It's no wonder, with how hard you've worked these past few years, taking on so many jobs. Your back wouldn't be in this shape if you hadn't pushed yourself so hard. You used to have no choice, but now you've got me and Jack. You don't have to carry all the weight on your own."

Jamie could only swallow her pain. Winnie believed Jack's presence would ease her burdens, yet in reality, it only added to her stress.

sheets. "Jack prepared these for you himself. He

laughed at the absurdity. Ben was nothing short of eloquent. In

been in love, he could sweep her off her feet with a few words. Even today, at the engagement party, a single remark

couldn't be bothered to speak to Winnie. But if that were the case, and there was hardly any real communication between them, what kind of relationship did

was clearly blinded by

up all the appointments with the hospital and doctors for my prenatal visits. Sometimes I wonder what kind of I good karma I built up in my

hold back any longer. Her voice trembled as she

tell if someone treats me well or not? Please stop asking me this. Jack and I

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