Jamie stared at the pills in her hand, her emotions swirling. After a long pause, she quietly put them away, pretending she had never taken them out.

Ben had gone to great lengths, all for her benefit. She decided not to confront him about it.

The nurse Ben hired to look after Charlie was incredibly attentive, significantly easing Jamie's stress. After a few visits to the hospital, Jamie felt reassured enough to focus more on her own recovery.

Ben arranged for Caleb to follow up on her condition. "Caleb isn't busy these days. I asked him to check in on you," Ben said casually.

Jamie didn't comment, but Caleb had plenty to say.

"Not busy?" Caleb grumbled as he arrived. "Your dear Mr. Lucas dragged me out of the hospital to do this. I'm swamped, you know!"

After examining her, he made a few observations. "Your stomach's a bit off. Have you been eating properly? Looks like you haven't had much lately. You need to eat more."

Jamie avoided his gaze, and for the first time in front of Ben, she looked visibly guilty.

Ben stared at her for a long moment before responding with a curt, "Anything else?"

his watch, already eager to leave. "I've got surgeries

in a hurry,

her further, but instead, he called the helper

Lewis's been eating very little. I've tried to encourage her, but she says she can't

don't have much of an appetite

the medication had sapped her appetite. Ben studied her for a moment, his deep gaze unreadable. Finally, he instructed the

were directed at the helper but meant for Jamie

argue with his concern,

out for a bit, His condition has stabilized, and staying cooped up in the hospital isn't good for him."

"Really? Is that okay?"

nodded in confirmation, Jamie's

her own matters. But it was clear Charlie had been cooped up for

started to take a toll. Charlie had become quieter and more withdrawn, though his understanding nature kept him from complaining to Jamie. Instead,

this only made Jamie

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

Comments ()

0/255