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."

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 uncle's car, then tell him to

""Of course, I-"

you talking about?" Jamie's voice interrupted

He recounted the argument

Jamie was unsure of how to handle it. The

mom? You should teach him not to lie. My mom always teaches me that." Jamie forced a smile. "Charlie isn't lying. That car

would be enough, but the boy furrowed his brows in a comically serious way. "Even grown-ups

Charlie piped up indignantly, "My mom does

children began bickering, trading words back and forth. Jamie stood

a distance, Miss Georgia, the teacher in charge, noticed the commotion and

walked over and scooped Charlie

little face in Ben's shoulder, clearly upset from being accused and misunderstood by his new friend. His small shoulders trembled

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