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."

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

""Of course, I-"

talking about?" Jamie's voice interrupted

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

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

boy, however, was quite serious 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

would be enough, but the boy furrowed his brows in

exasperated before Charlie

bickering, trading words back and forth. Jamie stood there,

teacher in charge, noticed the commotion and quickly stepped

could say anything, Ben walked over and scooped Charlie up from

in Ben's shoulder, clearly upset from being accused and misunderstood by his new

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