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.

haven't visited in a couple of days.

to play today. Uncle Ben, can you

over and pinched Charlie's chubby cheek, her tone playful. "You little rascal, you forget all about me the

softened as

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

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

driver and sat with them in

physical barrier between them offered Jamie some relief. She had grown even more

ties with him. In her mind, Ben belonged to her late

his gaze darkening. Even as he held

pulled

waiting for them. With the park rented out

of the staff handed Charlie a cotton candy shaped like a

so big!" Charlie

glanced at the oversized treat and had to admit it

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