He called suddenly. It had to be because of her. She hadn't responded to his messages or picked up his calls, so now he was likely using Winnie to give her trouble.

"I just wanted to check in on you. Where are you right now?" Ben's tone was calm, but Jamie could tell he had guessed she was nearby.

Every word he said now, Jamie could hear perfectly.

Winnie, holding her phone with a radiant smile, replied happily, "Of course, I'm at home, resting. Jack, was work tiring today?"

"Not too bad. And your sister?" Ben shifted the topic directly to Jamie.

Winnie was a bit surprised he was asking about Jamie, but then reasoned it must be because of her. Jack cared for Winnie, and naturally, that extended to checking in on her sister.

with me. We might go to the hospital tomorrow. I haven't seen Charlie in a few days,"

out each

room for a bit," she said, barely holding

room to send Ben the photo he had demanded, he

with her sister today but couldn't put her finger on what. "No need," Jamie said, quickly heading upstairs, her footsteps echoing

be," Winnie said, settling back on the couch. "By the way, Jack, you

can handle going to the hospital on her own. There's no need for you to

photo and zooming

found distasteful. To him, those scars were just another consequence of her betrayal. Another message came in from Jamie. "I sent the picture. Is

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