That day, Ben didn't go to the office. Instead, he urged Jamie, "It's about time. Let's go."

Jamie, carrying Charlie, hurried out. "Coming, coming."

Seeing her glowing appearance, Ben smiled and teased, "You're looking more beautiful every day."

Jamie rolled her eyes playfully. "I didn't know you could be so smooth-talking."

Ben chuckled. "Is telling the truth considered smooth-talking? Or are you just afraid to face how stunning you really are?"

Jamie sighed, exasperated but amused. "Alright, enough. Let's get going."

Ben started heading to the car but paused, giving himself a once-over. Shaking his head, he said, "No, this outfit doesn't match yours. We don't look like a couple."

"You're seriously going to change?" Jamie raised an eyebrow.

"Of course. Help me pick something," he said with a grin.

back upstairs. After rummaging through his wardrobe, they chose an outfit that complemented hers perfectly. Satisfied, Ben admired himself in the mirror. "Now this looks like a real family."

window, a wistful look on her

were gone, Mrs. Lucas stepped out

photo studio," the

Guessing they were going to take family

*

Lucas arrived at the studio that afternoon,

backdrops, and as VIP clients with a prior reservation, Ben, Jamie, and

followed, and the session

with the three of you sitting together for a shot," the photographer instructed

large glass windows. Inside, she saw the three of them laughing and enjoying the photoshoot,

of regret filled her chest. "If only I had stepped in earlier..." she

the unresolved conflicts from the past loomed large, making

sight of Mrs. Lucas standing

a moment before turning to Ben. "Your mom's

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