Ben gripped Jamie's chin tightly, his voice firm and unyielding.

When Jamie had disappeared from his life, he had exhausted every possible means, called in countless favors, and poured his energy into finding her. But he had failed.

Just when he was on the verge of giving up, he had met Winnie. It felt like fate had stepped in, intertwining their paths once more, as if destined for a lifetime of entangled love and hate. If that was his reality, then he would play along with it. "Instead of plotting ways to escape from me, why don't you focus on apologizing? Show me some sincerity, and maybe I'll make your life a little easier," Ben said.

Jamie's lips curved into a bitter smile. She knew what he wanted.

He wanted an apology and an attitude of remorse. But she also knew she had no leverage to stay by his side.

there was no future for them. Mrs. Lucas's disdain for her was an insurmountable mountain, and she couldn't see a

you're staying here with me. And since you care so much about Charlie, start behaving. Please me, and I'll help you find him.

resources, even hiring a

you want to me, but please, don't drag Charlie into this," Jamie pleaded,

into this? You don't seem to mind at all. I see you eating, drinking, and

Jamie had never seen it that way. She knew arguing

leaving, he turned back with one last warning. "Behave yourself while I'm gone. Don't make me angry, or you'll be the one who

watched him leave, then sank onto the bed, her thoughts consumed by

the ringing of her phone. Jamie grabbed it instinetively, her heart skipping a beat when she saw

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