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.

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taking me out to play today. Uncle Ben, can

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

as

for a moment before turning to Jamie. "Let's get

Since he insisted on sitting next to her, she

for a driver and sat with them in the back, with Charlie

offered Jamie some relief. She

had evolved into a firm resolve to sever any ties with

Even

minutes later, the car pulled up to

by a tranquil silence. Only a few staff members stood at the entrance, waiting for them. With the park rented out entirely, there was no

a cotton candy shaped like a

so big!" Charlie exclaimed in

oversized treat and had

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