The crowd's response to Ben's defense of Jamie was unexpected, with admiration replacing gossip.

"That's real courage-standing up for her in front of so many people. What a man!"

"This is what a good man looks like."

""Now that's true love."

"Miss, forced love never sweetens. Let it go. The only person getting hurt is you."

Each word hit Summer like a dagger, sharp and cutting. The situation felt laughable, painfully ironic.

After firmly standing by Jamie, Ben addressed the onlookers one last time.

"Even if Jamie were at fault, which she isn't, it's not your place to judge."

placing a protective

in bringing Jamie to the boutique wasn't forgotten. He was here for a reason, and that reason was to find

feeling that incidents like these would only multiply in the future. Ben's

to continue trying on

earlier, his expression soft but unwavering. "Drink this first, then try a few more. We're

"But..."

If I were in your shoes, I'd probably struggle even more. But life is too short to waste time. Do we really want to wait until we're old and lying on our deathbeds to realize we should've been

for

reunited with Nina after years apart, their first child already grown. Yet Nina had given him a second chance, even bringing

devoted father, completely smitten with

every post radiating pride and warmth. It was

deny that she had dreamed of being with Ben again. But some obstacles felt insurmountable, no matter how much she wanted them to

fulfill a dream she thought she would never experience. It was a fleeting

Ben had chosen a suit to perfectly complement

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