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Linda nodded slightly, and the helper went to ladle some soup, treating her with the same gentle care as one might a child. When the helper left, Linda seemed a little reluctant to see her go. Jamie reassured her, "Don't worry, she'll be back in a couple of days."

Linda continued eating, her focus unwavering. It was hard to tell if she truly understood Jamie's reassurances or not.

Oddly enough, despite her mental state being comparable to that of a five-year-old, many of her actions still carried the poise of an adult. Perhaps her body remembered what her mind could not. Jamie watched her mother eat with quiet relief, feeling a small sense of comfort seeing her mother in a more settled state.

Then, the doorbell rang.

Jamie glanced at Linda. "I'll just get the door," she said softly before heading toward it.

As she opened the door, she froze, completely taken aback by the unexpected sight before her.

Charlie, oblivious to her reaction, chirped cheerfully from Mrs. Lucas's arms, "Mommy! I missed you so much!"

Jamie looked up at Mrs. Lucas, who gave her a soft smile. "Charlie really wanted to see you. He's been so distracted at our house, so I thought I'd bring him back for a little while."

the doorway,

eyes seemed to pick up on her hesitation, but before she could ask, Charlie wriggled out of her arms, dashed forward, and hugged Jamie tightly. Without waiting for an explanation, he ran

reservations. "Mommy, who's this lady?" he asked, his

from Charlie. His father's identity, Mrs. Lucas's role in their lives,

She took a deep breath, trying to

said softly, crouching to his eye level. "This is my

eyes widened

and gentle as she

Mrs. Lucas. The concept of a grandparent was foreign to him But Jamie carefully

her before?" he asked, his

gaze dimmed, her thoughts scrambling for

perceptive, gently said, "I get it, Mommy. Don't be sad. I'll make sure

wiping away a

she pulled Charlie into a tight hug. The weight of her guilt mingled with