Ben's lips pressed into a thin line. He didn't know how to describe what he was feeling at that moment.

The Jamie he knew was someone who could easily abandon their relationship for money.

He had even done a paternity test on Jamie's child, confirming there was no biological connection between them.

Now, she had gone to such lengths for him. Was this her conscience finally surfacing?

Ben didn't want to dwell on it. "Your grandmother is innocent. Don't worry, I'll take care of her situation," he said.

"Thank you." Caden lowered his head in gratitude.

Ben nodded slightly and walked past him without another word.

After leaving, Ben returned home to find Mrs. Lucas waiting for him, ready to perform a series of superstitious gestures to "clear away bad energy."

He went along with her routine without protest.

finished, he got

you reach out to that managed to get me released so quickly?"

to mention Jamie directly, weighed her words carefully. She couldn't pin the entire situation on Summer, especially if

know where Jamie managed to get the recording, but she handed it over to me.

son was taken and she

story aligned perfectly with

respond, his lips tightening

noticed his expression

let go of whatever feelings you still have for Jamie. I'll overlook all the trouble you've caused me this time, but from now on, you will handle things

to acknowledge Jamie or

a different name to interact with Winnie, and it was clear his feelings for her

about Winnie, Mrs. Lucas saw no reason to

he wasn't about to blindly follow his

your choice, not mine," he said

Lucas snapped. "At least the

anger flared. Jamie was someone Ben had chosen on his own, but in her eyes, Jamie would never measure up. The girl

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