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.

the hospital tomorrow. I haven't seen

sister is wearing right now..." Ben's tone slowed, drawing out each word, but

I'll head to my room for a bit," she said, barely holding herself

she didn't get to her room to send Ben the photo

come with you?" Winnie asked, still holding her phone and unaware of the tension in Jamie's expression. She sensed something was off with her sister today but couldn't put her

I'll leave you be," Winnie said, settling back on the couch. "By the way, Jack, you were

she can handle going to the hospital on her own. There's no need for you to go with her. You should be resting at home," Ben replied,

dropped the subject, opening the photo

marked with scars that he found distasteful. To him, those scars were just another consequence of her betrayal. Another message came

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