Jamie's heart nearly jumped out of her chest.

She rushed over to check on Charlie. "Are you okay? Does it hurt? Let Mommy blow on it."

"It doesn't hurt. I just accidentally bumped into that lady." Charlie mumbled, clutching the hem of his shirt awkwardly.

Jamie looked up, ready to apologize, but the woman didn't say anything and simply turned and walked away.

Did she look scary or something?

"That woman was wearing a mask and didn't seem trustworthy. Don't bother," Ben said with a frown.

Hearing that, Jamie decided to let it go.

Thankfully, Charlie wasn't hurt.

"You worry too much about Charlie. A small fall like this won't hurt him," Ben remarked.

"I know. I just can't change overnight," Jamie admitted.

She understood what Ben was saying. But habits, especially those built on years of fear and caution, weren't easy to break.

didn't dwell on the incident, quickly putting it out of their minds as they continued to help Charlie pick out his school

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who had walked away took off her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped a

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and a set of pencils. Loaded with supplies, they also treated Charlie to some ice

excitement left Charlie completely worn out, and he fell

while, but her arms grew sore. Noticing her flexing her wrist, Ben offered, "Let me take him. There's still a while before we get home, and you must be tired." Jamie hesitated but carefully passed Charlie

arms, Charlie stirred slightly before settling into a

them, her expression unconsciously

eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized it, she

adjusted her position gently, making sure she was

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up, the car

there?"

from resting. "Yeah, we're

felt an odd sense of

thoughts, she reached out for Charlie. "Thanks for carrying him. Let

can't manage him. I'll do it," Ben said, not handing

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