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.

expected him to agree so readily and stood there stunned for a moment. But this was probably for the

but didn't feel comfortable calling him back. She decided to wait until

eyes flickered, and he

mom's planning to leave. What are your

with Mom," Charlie said

mom isn't in good 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?"

take care of both you and your mom. There's even a family doctor on call

off guard by Charlie's perceptiveness, Ben felt a bit

concerned about you

let out a long sigh. "Alright

getting ready to leave, she was

staying here? No matter how fancy the place is, it's not

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