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.

couple of

was! And Mom's taking me out to play today. Uncle Ben, can you come

to Jamie, who snapped out of her daze. She reached over and pinched Charlie's chubby cheek, her tone playful. "You little rascal, you forget all about me the moment you

gaze softened as she smiled at

moment before turning to Jamie. "Let's get going. It's getting

Charlie into the car. Since he insisted on

and sat with them in the back, with Charlie in

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

evolved into a firm resolve to sever any ties with him. In her mind, Ben belonged to her late

darkening. Even as he held

the car pulled up to

a few staff members stood at the entrance, waiting for them. With the

a cotton candy shaped like

big!"

and had to admit

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