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."

then turned to Jamie, placing a

Jamie to the boutique wasn't forgotten. He was here for

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

in the boutique, Jamie hesitated to continue trying on gowns. "Maybe I should just take

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

"But..."

hesitating. That's normal. 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

about Charlie. My mom's no longer against us. All I'm asking for is a chance to make things right, to make

Yet Nina had given him a second chance, even bringing

father, completely smitten with his little girl.

and warmth. It was the kind of joy Ben couldn't help but

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

fulfill a dream she thought she

had chosen a suit to perfectly

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