When Jamie reflected on how long it had been since she had any time to herself, she felt a pang of realization.

Glancing at Ben beside her, she suddenly understood why he had orchestrated this brief escape.

They stayed an extra day in Bay City before flying back. Ben, though silent about his concerns, clearly couldn't shake his sense of responsibility for the company. Jamie, on the other hand, was preoccupied with thoughts of Linda and Charlie. The moment Charlie saw her, he lit up. "Mommy, you're home!"

He leapt into her arms, causing Jamie to stumble a little as she tried to catch him.

"Charlie, be careful," she said with a laugh. "Mommy can't keep up with you anymore."

Charlie, realizing his mistake, stepped back sheepishly. "I'm sorry, Mommy."

"It's okay, sweetheart. As long as you're healthy and happy, that's all Mommy needs," Jamie reassured him.

After settling back in, Jamie noticed a surprising improvement in Linda's condition. Filled with hope, she took Linda for a thorough checkup.

of the brain are beginning to self-repair. With proper medication and care, there's a

doctor couldn't give a timeline, it

past few days, hoping to uncover the reason behind her

Lewis had frequent nightmares. Whenever she woke up, she'd hold that diamond

a wave of bittersweet emotion. Still, she focused on

approached her with a hesitant look.

froze, surprised he had picked

Charlie nodded solemnly.

was even more surprised. "Do you think

shook his head firmly. "No. Grandma's really nice to me. She's

arms, planting kisses on his cheek, her voice breaking with

complete acceptance of Linda's condition came as a

could so easily embrace a family member with cognitive challenges, let alone a

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