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?"

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

Ben's expression shifted instantly.

Calm down. Did you forget to take your

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

considering leaving for a while now, but Ben had subtly kept her there,

was

should have

chest tightening with frustration. He wanted to stop her but couldn't bring himself to say the words. And so, he stood there silently, watching as she walked

*

visit, she was surprised not

you say was staying with you for

Nina asked, holding Ge

kand

around the

was stiff.

his mood was. "Did you

not, you can leave.

that. I came all this way to help you. Let me give you some advice," Nina said, trying to lighten the

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