Ben let out a quiet sigh of relief. "You weren't doing so well earlier, but you're fine now."

He had looked into Jamie's condition extensively, and the advice was clear that she couldn't handle too much emotional stress. For now, it was best to avoid telling her about the full extent of her issues. Jamie didn't suspect anything.

Her memories of what had just happened were hazy and disjointed, and Ben's explanation that she was simply overexerted seemed plausible enough.

Charlie tugged at her hand. "Mom, are you really tired? You should go rest. I'm a big boy now and I don't need you to stay with me all the time."

Jamie couldn't help but smile, pinching his chubby cheek. "Yes, you're my little man, but I still worry about you."

"I think you should rest too," Ben added.

"I'm fine," Jamie replied. "If this is about Winnie, I've already come to terms with it."

"I've arranged for a nurse to help watch over Charlie. Take tomorrow off and come back the day after," Ben suggested firmly.

Jamie frowned. "Since when do you get to decide that?"

overly cautious around her. Jamie understood their concern, so she had been working hard to recover quickly. After a week of rest and care, she felt much better, so why didn't Ben believe her? Ben sighed. "Do you really think

Jamie didn't respond.

every night, waking up early the next morning to visit Charlie, with barely enough time to rest. It

with dark circles so

Ben convince her. Under their combined persuasion, Jamie quickly

a reliable nurse to assist at the hospital. But for Jamie, having time off left her feeling

appointment at a clinic. Come with

clinic?" Jamie raised

her reaction, Ben reassured her, "You've been exhausted. It'll help you

for a moment before

stepped out of the car and glanced at the sign. The words

was almost what she had expected. Even though Ben hadn't said it outright, she knew her own body and mind well enough to

agreed to go inside. Part of her wanted

The session was private.

had Jamie lie down, guiding her into a light hypnosis test to explore her subconscious thoughts. When she woke

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