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.

of their minds as they continued to

*

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

*

pencil case, a backpack, and a set of pencils.

Charlie completely worn out, and he fell asleep in the car on the

grew sore. Noticing her flexing her wrist, Ben offered, "Let me take him. There's still a while before we

arms, Charlie stirred slightly before settling into a comfortable

her expression

her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized it, she had dozed off, leaning against Ben's

sure she

*

up, the car was

we there?"

slightly hoarse from resting.

was unexpectedly peaceful, so much so that Jamie felt an odd sense of

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

do it," Ben said, not

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