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."

I'm not lying!" The other boy folded his arms and scoffed. "If

""Of course, I-"

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

upset, and clung to her clothes. He recounted the argument

it. The car did

it. He looked up at Jamie and said, "Are you Charlie's mom? You should teach him not to lie. My mom always teaches me that." Jamie forced a smile. "Charlie isn't

furrowed his brows in a comically serious way. "Even grown-ups lie

before Charlie piped up

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

commotion and quickly stepped in. "Charlie, no

also tried to calm Charlie down, but before she could say anything, Ben walked over and scooped Charlie up from her arms. "Charlie,

and misunderstood by

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