While Charlie was riding the carousel, Jamie found a place to sit and rest.

Ben approached her with a cup of hot milk tea and handed it over. "Here, it's cold. This will warm you up."

Jamie looked at him, puzzled. "Where did you get this?"

Ben gestured toward a diligent staff member working at a nearby stall.

The staff member, spotting them from afar, waved enthusiastically.

Despite the fact that the park was rented out with only three visitors, the worker remained earnestly on duty, a level of dedication that would inspire many employers.

Jamie's lips twitched in amusement as she took the cup. "Thanks."

Ben glanced at her seat, then, surprisingly, sat down right next to her.

Jamie shifted slightly to the side, her face filled with astonishment.

seemed completely out of character. It was almost eye-opening to see. "You could've asked one of the

"This works just fine."

relaxed, casual attire, the usual aloofness that kept others at bay was nowhere to be seen. Jamie found herself staring without

his gaze met hers, she quickly turned away, pretending she hadn't

soft chuckle broke the silence, low and teasing, and it sent an unexpected shiver through

Jamie's ears flushed red.

his stamina was still limited.

put his phone away, said, "Time for lunch. I've already booked a restaurant. Charlie's asleep.

waiting for her response, he reached

moment before carefully passing the sleeping

held Charlie delicately, draping his jacket over him to shield him

them, and Jamie felt a small, unexpected warmth rise in

to call the driver, Jamie stood by the park's entrance, waiting. Her

just finished his call and was walking back when she grabbed his arm, her eyes dazed and frantic. "I just saw my sister. She

followed the direction of her trembling hand

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