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."

you the truth! That's my uncle's car. I'm not lying!" The other boy folded his

""Of course, I-"

about?" Jamie's

her clothes. He recounted the argument

unsure of how to handle it. The car did

about 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 lying. That car

be enough, but the boy furrowed his brows in

feel exasperated before Charlie piped up indignantly,

began bickering, trading words

Georgia, the teacher in charge, noticed the commotion and quickly stepped in.

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

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

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