Winnie didn't mind much, considering Jack's personality. He was attentive in so many other ways, and she wasn't about to nitpick over this. "Have the test results come back? How's the baby?" Ben asked, steering the conversation.

Winnie smiled. "The baby's fine. The doctor asked about my symptoms and, thankfully, there's no bleeding. They think it was just stress that caused the pain. The doctor advised rest and some prenatal medication, and no strenuous activity for a while." "Then stay home and rest for the next few days. Don't follow your sister around everywhere." Ben walked alongside her, casting a meaningful look at Jamie as they passed.

Winnie was like a rope, one end held tightly in Ben's grasp, the other end tied to Jamie. The more Winnie clung to him, the more he tightened his hold, binding Jamie inextricably through her.

"Jamie, are you coming home with us, or heading back to see Charlie?" Winnie asked.

Jamie quickly chose the latter. She wanted to avoid Ben as much as possible.

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