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Ben's response shattered Winnie's fantasy. "No."

"Why? If not for Jamie, I'm the one who understands you best. I've always been the one standing behind you," Winnie said, her voice rising in urgency. Ben looked at her deeply. "The fact that you don't understand why-that's the reason."

Winnie froze.

After a moment, the straight line of her posture gave way, as if she had finally released a breath she'd been holding onto for far too long.

Ben's words were cold, but sometimes coldness was the most effective medicine. Lingering in uncertainty would only make it harder to let go.

In truth, what Ben said mirrored what Winnie already knew deep down. After surviving the brink of death, she wasn't the same person she used to be. It wasn't so much love that still bound her to him, but an obsession-a need for resolution. And Ben's bluntness shattered that obsession.

It took her a while, but eventually, Winnie stood up. "I understand."

As she reached the door, Ben's voice followed her from behind. "Are you really not going to see her? She's still your sister."

both knew exactly

smile. "I'll be there on your

the door open

about Winnie's visit. Considering Jamie's emotional state lately, it was better to wait until she had

preoccupied with the question Ben had

concern. "Mommy, you've seemed really upset

at his young, worried face and knelt down to gently hold his hands. "Charlie, there's something I want to tell you, but first, I need you to answer a question. Do you want to meet your dad?"

a

Jamie was taken aback.

confusion,

as his dad. The curiosity he had once had about his biological father didn't

is actually your dad?"

the news well. She was already bracing herself to refuse Ben if Charlie couldn't accept it. But instead, Charlie froze for a few seconds,

sighed and hurriedly added, "Just pretend