Jamie didn't take the milk from Ryan. "It's not necessary. Charlie can't have milk right now. He's on a restricted diet."

"Well, then you should keep it for yourself. You're looking too thin and need to take care of your health too," Ryan insisted, holding out the milk. "It's nothing extravagant, just two cartons, and we've known each other forever. No need to be so formal with me." Winnie glanced between Ryan and her sister, her smile growing. Just yesterday, she had told Jamie that a good man would come along, one who wouldn't care about her past but would see her for who she truly was. And here he was!

When Jamie hesitated, Winnie reached over and took the milk. "Thank you! I'm Jamie's sister, Winnie. What's your name?"

"I'm Ryan," he introduced himself briefly, but his eyes kept drifting toward Jamie.

once looked at Jack with the same affection. Clearly,

needed his mother, but one day he would grow up and have his own life. Would Jamie end up all alone? As Winnie started to

Winnie gasped, her expression shifting to anger. "This was ours! If you're

he tried to pull the woman away, but she slapped his hand away and pointed accusingly at the two sisters.

at Ryan, appalled. If he was married, why had he been visiting Jamie and looking at her

explain, but the woman wasn't willing to listen. She had gone through Ryan's phone before and found an old picture oft Jamie, back when she was a student, looking young and innocent. Though it was just a single

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