Jamie's expression shifted almost imperceptibly as she asked, "Charlie, do you like that Uncle Ben a lot?"

"I do! He brings me lots of stuff, and I like that grandma too."

"I see."

Jamie looked at Charlie who was oblivious to the truth that the "Uncle Ben" he adored was actually the father he had always longed for. Her chest tightened with an uncomfortable heaviness.

For a moment, doubt crept in. Had she made the right choice back then, hiding the truth and keeping Ben and the Lucas family in the dark?

Maybe if she hadn't, Charlie wouldn't have grown up without a father in his life.

Charlie suddenly stopped, his face lighting up with joy as he spotted someone. Letting go of her hand, he ran ahead.

"Uncle Ben!" he shouted, launching himself into Ben's arms.

Ben crouched down to scoop him up. The usually reserved man, known for his detached demeanor, softened visibly in Charlie's presence, even smiling.

visited in a couple of days. Were you

out to play today. Uncle Ben, can you

Charlie's chubby cheek, her tone playful.

softened as she

for a moment before

into the car. Since he insisted on sitting next to her, she didn't take the

for a driver and sat with them in the

She had

a firm resolve to sever any ties with him. In her mind, Ben

demeanor, his gaze darkening. Even as he held Charlie's

pulled up to the amusement

entrance, waiting for them. With the park rented out entirely, there was no need for tickets. Ben simply had his face

of the staff handed Charlie a cotton

It's so big!" Charlie exclaimed in

oversized treat and had

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