Jamie finished work early to pick up Charlie from school.

When Ben found out, he insisted on accompanying her. "I'll drive you there. It's Charlie's first day at school, and I'd like to see how he's doing."

Jamie hesitated briefly but agreed. After all, Ben was Charlie's father. It was natural for him to care.

The two arrived at the preschool and parked nearby. Though the car was relatively discreet, its sleek design still attracted attention.

Most of the children couldn't help but admire it.

"Wow, that car is so cool!" one of the kids exclaimed.

Charlie had made a new friend who happened to recognize the brand. The boy pointed at the car and said, "That's a super expensive car. Even my dad doesn't have one!" Charlie glanced at it nonchalantly. "That's my uncle's car."

His new friend immediately accused him of lying. "No way! You're making that up."

but when the other boy refused to believe him, Charlie started getting frustrated. "I'm telling you the truth! That's my uncle's car. I'm not lying!" The other boy folded his arms and scoffed. "If it's really your

""Of course, I-"

what are you talking about?" Jamie's voice interrupted their

clung to her clothes. He recounted the argument

story, Jamie was unsure of how to handle it. The car did belong to Ben, but

and said, "Are you Charlie's mom? You should teach him not to lie.

be enough, but the boy furrowed his brows in a comically serious way.

barely had time to feel exasperated before Charlie piped up indignantly,

words back and forth. Jamie stood

in charge, noticed the commotion and quickly stepped in. "Charlie, no fighting!

before she could say anything, Ben walked over and scooped Charlie up from her arms. "Charlie, how was your

and misunderstood by his new

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