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.

last time-buy it. And get others ready, too. Make

with the sudden onslaught of work, was momentarily stunned. "Wait... wedding? Is this

boss was

to someone so capable that they had managed to secure his affection without anyone even

newfound respect for this

oblivious to Ben's behind-the-scenes maneuvering. She had no idea that her

a haze, lying on her bed

Then, it hit her.

past time to pick up Charlie!" She

a standstill. Her car barely crawled forward, and Jamie's anxiety grew with each passing minute. She called Miss Georgia to

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

Relieved, Jamie thanked her.

the preschool, Miss Georgia hung up and immediately scanned the playground. Charlie was usually one of the first to wait by the gate for his mom She needed to

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