"You're sick. Here, drink some water and take your medicine," Ben said quietly.

Jamie's mind was a foggy blur when she tried to recall what had happened before she fell ill, but she quickly gave up. Taking a small sip of water, she let it soothe her dry throat, and her complexion improved slightly. After swallowing the medicine, she lay back down. She didn't want to stay in bed. She wanted to go to the hospital to see Charlie.

But Ben firmly pressed her back onto the bed. "Rest and recover. I already told you, don't worry about Charlie. He's doing just fine."

Looking at his unyielding expression, Jamie pressed her lips together and reluctantly gave in.

Taking a deep breath, she stared at the ceiling, her mind blank. Yet, she couldn't shake the feeling that Winnie's presence still lingered by her side.

Her voice wavered. "Do you think... maybe Winnie hasn't really left?"

Ben paused, his gaze softening. "Those who leave don't disappear. They've just gone somewhere else, waiting to reunite with us someday."

Jamie silently repeated his words, tears slipping down her cheeks. Not wanting him to see her vulnerable, she turned her back to him and quietly endured the bitterness of her grief.

Ben didn't push her further. As he had said, he was simply there to quietly stay by her side.

silence, offering each other unspoken

*

as he stared at the door. "Mom didn't come. Why didn't Mom come

knew why Jamie hadn't come. Ben

reassured Charlie, "Your mom just has something important to handle

me?" Charlie asked innocently, his eyes wide

simple, honest question tugged at Mrs. Lucas's heart. Not wanting

favorite puzzle over there?" she asked, glancing

expected, her distraction worked. Charlie's attention shifted instantly. Grabbing the puzzle, he lit

how to play with

was thrilled to have someone to play with and started explaining the puzzle

was a bit complex and not something most

just a few moves. He proudly held it up

"Look, Grandma!"

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