In a company as large as theirs, there weren't many people dressed as sharply as that. At most, there were only two.

Jamie guessed the figure outside the door wasn't Noah.

With a faint smile to her assistant, she said, "It's probably Ben. After all, I'm his secretary. It's only right to support my boss."

The assistant nodded, thinking her reasoning made sense.

Outside, Ben raised an eyebrow, the corners of his lips curling into a satisfied smile before walking away.

After the distinct glimpse of his suit disappeared, Jamie's smile deepened. Saying something like that to make him happy once in a while wouldn't hurt.

*

In the blink of an eye, Charlie had already been attending kindergarten for over half a month.

Jamie called his teacher, Miss Georgia, to ask about his behavior at school, only to be met with glowing praise.

"Charlie's mom, you have no idea. Charlie is the easiest child I've ever had to look after. He's just wonderful," Miss Georgia gushed.

Charlie's good

was even more well-behaved than she had

Georgia told me you've been doing so well at school. I'm so proud

he shyly mumbled, "I just remembered

Jamie's heart melted.

a sweet and obedient child, especially when he was

generous, Jamie promised, "Whatever Charlie wants, Mommy will make

and said, "Can Uncle Ben come over so we can make ravioli together?" "Make ravioli?" Jamie

school project meant

or know where he is, so I thought maybe Uncle Ben could take his place," Charlie

words pricked Jamie's

father was, it was clear he had

down, her lips trembling as she tried to find the

him the

before she could, her phone

Jamie answered the call. "Hello, Ben? You're coming over tonight, right? Great timing! Charlie and

here later." Charlie bounced with

Jamie felt a pang

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