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

condition but didn't feel comfortable calling

nanny. His eyes flickered, and he strode

leave. What are your thoughts on

course, I'm going with Mom," Charlie said

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

you and your mom. There's even a family doctor on call to manage any health issues. You'd both

off guard by Charlie's perceptiveness, Ben felt

concerned about you

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

she was surprised to

how fancy the place

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