Charlie still didn't know that Ben was his father.

Throwing Charlie into such a situation, expecting him to adapt and stay with Ben before he even had time to process the truth, would undoubtedly leave him unwilling and confused.

Hearing Charlie's name, Jamie felt a stabbing pain in her heart.

She began to avoid the subject. "Stop it. Let's not talk about things that haven't happened yet. Ben, I'm not going to be with you. And I can't stand the thought of being separated from Charlie. If there's no other way, then let's just keep the truth from him forever." Ben refused to let her avoid the issue. "What you're doing is cruel to Charlie. He's just over three years old, Jamie. He's been battling illness his whole life, and he's never had a father. Now that he has one, how can you deny him that?" Jamie fell silent.

Ben's words cut to the harsh reality of their situation.

"I'll find Winnie as soon as I can," Ben said.

He knew Jamie's biggest concern was her sister. If he could help mend their relationship, everything else would fall into place.

Ben used every connection he had to search for Winnie.

Winnie was

been incomplete, and she hadn't taken the time to recover properly. Her physical state was deteriorating, and

unsteady, both mentally and

she assumed he would be reunited with Jamie. Ben's actions always revolved around Jamie, and Winnie was certain that even his return as

would always be his first and greatest

feeling cold and empty. The more she thought about it, the more meaningless everything

masked man beside her, turning her gaze sharply toward him. "Is your

with only his eyes visible,

mocking laugh. "Does there

smiled bitterly in response. "Of course there's a reason. You're not doing this just to lash out at society. If that were

Ben was

naive in some ways, Winnie could tell there was more

lowered his mask,

"It's you..." she whispered.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255