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.

in a couple of days. Were you

to play today. Uncle

playful. "You little rascal, you forget all about me the moment you see your Uncle Ben." ""No, I didn't!" Charlie giggled,

gaze softened as she smiled at

watched the exchange quietly for a moment before turning to Jamie. "Let's get going. It's getting

Since he insisted on sitting next to her, she didn't take

a driver and sat with them in

barrier between them offered Jamie some relief. She had grown even more resistant to Ben after

with him. In her mind, Ben belonged to her late sister now, and she refused to

noticed her distant demeanor, his gaze darkening. Even as he held Charlie's hand,

car pulled up

tranquil silence. Only a few staff members stood at the entrance, waiting for them. With the park

a cotton candy shaped like

It's so big!" Charlie exclaimed in

oversized treat and had to

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