Jamie couldn't bear to leave so easily. "I'm not leaving. Don't try to push me away."

Ben stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, his silhouette obscured by the interplay of light and shadow. His expression was unreadable but carried an unexpected gentleness. "Charlie will be out of school soon. If he doesn't see you, he'll get anxious." Jamie felt as though she had been struck silent. Reluctantly, she left after ensuring Ben's assistant promised to keep an eye on him. Only then did she reluctantly head out to pick Charlie up.

When they got home, Charlie wandered through the house, searching for someone. Disappointed, he came back and asked, "Mom, isn't Uncle Ben coming over today?"

"Uncle Ben is tied up with something right now. He'll probably come by later. Can you wait for a little while longer, Charlie?"

Lately, Ben had been a constant presence, joining Jamie to pick Charlie up from school and often staying for dinner. Charlie had grown used to his company.

Still, Charlie was a considerate child. Though he looked disappointed, he didn't throw a tantrum and quietly waited. Jamie wished he would act out instead. His quiet patience tugged at her heart.

When he arrived, his usual calm demeanor was back in place. "Sorry I'm late, Charlie. Look what I

and rushed over to grab the snacks Ben held out, his earlier disappointment replaced with joy. The atmosphere

closely, relieved to see that he seemed to be doing better. After dinner, Jamie and Ben

it. If I can't be a lawyer anymore, I'll stay with Lucas Corporation.

off guard, her heart skipping a beat. "Is it because of

as a

passion for law with unwavering determination. Someone like him giving up convictions for another person seemed almost impossible. And

that," she

Ben replied firmly. It was clear this decision wasn't made lightly or on a whim. He had

to do anything for you f abandoning my beliefs is inevitable, then stepping back and staying by your side is the best choice

of the crossroads he

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