It was obvious that Jamie had something to say.

Without hesitation, Ben instructed the nanny to take Charlie outside to play, then turned back into the room.

"Just say whatever's on your mind."

"This time, you helped me bring the child back, and I owe you for that. But I can't stay here for long. Now that the child is back, it's time for me to leave," Jamie said.

Ben raised an eyebrow. "You're cutting ties so quickly after getting what you needed?"

"I just don't want to trouble you any further," Jamie replied, coughing lightly to mask her discomfort.

"Fine." Ben's voice was icy as he threw out the single word before turning and walking away.

stunned for a moment. But this was probably for the best.

feel comfortable calling him back. She

His eyes flickered, and he strode forward,

to leave. What are your

course, I'm going with Mom,"

health right now, and you're not very strong either. If you leave here, she'll be the only one taking care of you. If she gets sick, it'll be really hard on her." "So what should we do?" Charlie suddenly lost interest in playing, looking up at Ben with

your mom. There's even a family doctor on call to manage any health issues. You'd both be well cared for." "You're not just saying this to keep my mom here, are

guard by Charlie's perceptiveness,

concerned about

let out a long sigh. "Alright then. I'll go talk

ready to leave, she was surprised to

so great about staying here? No matter how fancy the place is, it's not home.

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