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.

good behavior, Jamie felt

well-behaved than she had

you've been doing so well at school. I'm

ears turning red as he shyly

Jamie's heart melted.

such a sweet and obedient child, especially when he was

promised, "Whatever Charlie

ask for something fun or delicious to eat, but instead, he blinked his big eyes at her and

school project meant to bring families

where he is, so I

pricked Jamie's

it was clear he had already

trembling as she tried to find the words. "Charlie,

him the truth

she could, her phone rang abruptly,

Ben? You're coming over tonight, right? Great timing!

"Alright, Uncle Ben will be here later." Charlie bounced with excitement, running off to grab candy

Jamie felt a pang of

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