Jamie's mind was a whirlwind of emotions. But she couldn't deny that compared to her outright rejection in the past, she was beginning to waver.

Ben's words echoed in her mind: even if she could ignore her own feelings, what about Charlie? Was she really going to let him grow up without a father he could proudly call his own? And as for her feelings toward Ben... "I need to talk to Charlie first," Jamie finally said, looking directly into Ben's eyes.

At last, she wasn't running away.

"This isn't just about us," she continued. "It's about him too. He doesn't even know about you yet. I need to tell him first."

Ben's grip on her shoulders loosened. It wasn't the definitive answer he had hoped for, but it was progress. Jamie's willingness to consider it gave him hope.

"Alright," Ben said softly, his voice gentle. "Take your time to talk to him. I'll wait."

Jamie felt a wave of relief at his understanding.

As Ben left, he immediately tasked his assistant with preparing wedding arrangements.

dress Jamie tried on last time-buy it. And get others ready, too. Make

was momentarily stunned. "Wait... wedding? Is this really happening?" the

famously elusive boss was

someone so capable that they had managed

newfound respect for this

was stirring, Jamie went about her day completely oblivious to Ben's behind-the-scenes maneuvering. She had no idea that her casual

Jamie spent the rest of the day in a haze, lying on her bed and trying to calm her thoughts.

Then, it hit her.

time to pick up Charlie!" She grabbed

crawled forward, and Jamie's anxiety grew with each passing minute. She called Miss Georgia to explain her

reassured her. "Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on

Relieved, Jamie thanked her.

the first to wait by the gate for his mom She needed to let him know that his mom would be late

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