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

to play today. Uncle Ben, can you come

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 see your

as she smiled

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

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

and sat with them

She had grown even more resistant to

preference for independence had evolved into a firm resolve to sever any ties with him. In her mind, Ben belonged to her late sister

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

car pulled up to

them. With the park rented out entirely, there was no need for

a cotton candy shaped like

big!" Charlie exclaimed in

treat and had to

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