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

*

off her mask in a secluded corner and discreetly snapped a photo with her phone, capturing the harmonious scene of the three

*

were done, Jamie had bought Charlie a pencil case, a backpack, and a set of pencils. Loaded with supplies, they

left Charlie completely worn out, and he fell asleep in

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

Charlie stirred slightly before settling into a comfortable position, sleeping

her expression

eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized

gently, making sure she was comfortable as

*

up, the car was

we there?" she asked

slightly hoarse from resting. "Yeah, we're here." Charlie was still asleep in

that Jamie felt an odd sense of familiarity,

Charlie. "Thanks for carrying him.

do it,"

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