Although the van slowed down, Winnie was suddenly shoved out, hitting the ground hard. The physical pain was intense, but it couldn't compare to the ache in her heart. She watched as the van sped away into the distance. Trembling, she pulled out her phone and called Jamie.

"Jamie, what are you doing right now? I need to ask you something in person." Winnie's tone made it clear that she knew something was wrong.

Hearing her voice, Jamie immediately sensed the weight of the situation. Winnie must have found out the truth. There was no way Jamie could focus on work until they cleared the air. Without hesitation, Jamie dropped what she was doing and rushed to meet her.

When she arrived, she found Winnie sitting on the curb, her face blank and her eyes hollow.

Jamie ran over quickly. "Winnie, what happened?"

voice, Winnie lifted her head. A bitter smile played at the

with sarcasm. The mockery on her lips and the

known that the truth would come out someday. Secrets couldn't stay buried

you. Back then, I

about your past. What I can't forgive is the fact that you

of person do you think I am? Did you think I didn't deserve to know the truth? Or did you think I'd fight you for Ben if I found

anger and hurt were undeniable, and Jamie's chest ached with guilt. As painful as this moment was, it was better for Winnie to

hide it from you, but had no reason to fear you'd compete with me for him. We broke up a long

strange sense of relief. Now that Winnie knew, she wouldn't have live in constant fear of the truth coming out. Nor would she have to keep enduring Ben's Jamie made her decision. "I'll leave with Charlie. Winnie, from now on, you and Ben can

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