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.

she was finished, he got

to get me released so quickly?" Ben asked, recalling

situation on Summer, especially if Summer had no knowledge of it and the

where Jamie managed to get the recording, but she handed it over to me. She struck a deal

added coldly, "Her son was taken and she needed help getting him

aligned

didn't respond, his lips tightening further into a grim

expression and didn't

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

refused to acknowledge Jamie or Winnie, for

Winnie, and it was clear his feelings for her were superficial

truly care about Winnie, Mrs. Lucas saw no reason to

no real interest in Winnie, he wasn't about to blindly

your choice, not mine," he said

"At least

her eyes, Jamie would never measure up. The girl had once abandoned

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