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.

was finished, he got

managed to get me released so quickly?" Ben asked, recalling Caden's earlier

mention Jamie directly, weighed her words carefully. She couldn't pin the entire situation on Summer, especially if Summer had no knowledge of it and the case had official

recording, but she handed it over to me. She struck a deal

was taken and she needed help getting him

story aligned perfectly

lips tightening

expression and didn't

for Jamie. I'll overlook all the trouble you've caused me this time, but from now on, you will handle things

acknowledge Jamie or Winnie, for

had used a different name to interact with Winnie, and it was clear his feelings for her were superficial at

didn't truly care about Winnie, Mrs. Lucas saw no reason

interest in Winnie, he wasn't

your choice, not mine," he

with that?" Mrs. Lucas snapped. "At least the women

but in her eyes, Jamie would never measure up. The girl had once abandoned Ben for

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