Jamie was in a terrible state.

The death of her younger sister had left her dazed and lost. Night after night, she dreamed of Winnie, who would cry out in pain, telling her how much it hurt.

One such nightmare startled Jamie awake in the middle of the night. Before she could gather herself, the soft glow of a lamp filled the room.

She looked up to see Ben standing there, his tall frame casting a shadow across the room.

Charlie was at the hospital, and Jamie had initially wanted to visit him.

But Ben had stopped her. "You're not in the right state to go. My mom is there, along with a professional team."

Jamie had reluctantly stayed behind, not wanting Charlie to see her in such a fragile condition.

Now, staying in Ben's villa, she hadn't expected her state to deteriorate this badly.

"Do you want me to call Caleb?" Ben asked her patiently.

worried about her since the funeral. He feared that if she kept bottling up her emotions, the grief would eventually consume her and make her physically ill. "To counsel me?" Jamie let

capable of both medical treatment and psychological

just heartbroken. She was my sister, Ben.

her a glass of water. "I'm not saying you're sick. I'm just worried you'll push

trailed off, guilt flashing

guise of Jack Green, driven by his

true

control, Ben had

given her material support out of obligation,

clarify, Winnie had remained on her

on their own perspectives and circumstances. She was just overwhelmed with grief over her sister's loss.

was

pulled away from Ben.

that I can't be with you. No matter what you do, you'll never change

words were firm and

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