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.

played along now, making him happy temporarily, there was no future for them. Mrs. Lucas's disdain for her was an insurmountable mountain, and she couldn't see a way around it. They would never truly be together again.

much about Charlie, start behaving. Please

had cut off communication, and Jamie had no idea where she had taken Charlie. Trapped here with no connections or resources, even hiring a private investigator was out of reach. Ben

but please, don't drag Charlie into

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

Jamie had never seen it that way. She knew arguing

was a work call. He had no choice but to step out and handle business. Before leaving, he turned back with one last

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

her phone.

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