Jamie was clearly displeased with Ben's attitude.

"You're doubting my sister?" she snapped.

"That's not what I meant," Ben said, rubbing his temples as he realized how poorly he had expressed himself.

But Jamie wasn't in the mood to listen.

"Ben. No, I should call you by your real name, Jack Green. Do you even understand how much she sacrificed for you? How could you doubt her?"

"Jamie, I told you that's not what I meant-"

Jamie cut him off. The joy she had felt just moments ago now felt like someone had dumped cold water over her.

She had come to him, ready to share her excitement, hoping he would help her bring Winnie back.

But Ben's reaction left her utterly disappointed.

The slight thaw in Jamie's attitude over the past few days visibly froze over again. "It's my fault for thinking you'd understand how I feel. I should've known better. Men really can't be relied on."

Ben finally snapped. He grabbed her shoulders, forcing her to face him. "You think I don't understand you? Jamie, what more do you want from me? I love you, not Winnie! And you can't ignore how suspicious her actions are. "Have you even thought about how she managed to fake her death?"

of that!" Jamie yelled, her anger flaring to the point where her breathing grew rapid, her

Ben's expression shifted instantly.

now. "I shouldn't have said that. Calm down. Did you forget

steadied herself with a few deep breaths and said coldly, "That won't be necessary. Since you don't want her to come back, I'll find her myself. Thank you for your hospitality during this time." With that,

a while now, but Ben had subtly kept her

she was finally

should have left long

wanted to stop her but couldn't bring himself to say the

*

to visit, she was surprised not

was staying with

Nina asked, holding Ge

kand

glanced around the house

was stiff. "She

studied his expression, noting how sour his mood was. "Did you two

you need? If not, you can

way to help you. Let me

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