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?"

A bitter smile played at the corners of her mouth. "Don't

mockery on her lips and

come out someday. Secrets couldn't stay buried

from you. Back then, I left Ben and accepted money from his mother." Jamie lowered her head and

your past. What I can't forgive is

didn't deserve to know the truth? Or did you think I'd fight you for

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

as she explained, "Lonly saw him again at your engagement party. I never intended to hide it from you, but had no reason to fear you'd compete with me for him. We broke up a long

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

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