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.

an outfit that complemented hers perfectly. Satisfied, Ben admired himself in the mirror.

didn't notice Mrs. Lucas watching them from the window, a wistful look on her face. The sight of the harmonious family brought a twinge of longing

gone, Mrs. Lucas stepped out and asked the

the photo studio," the

studio too," she said, her curiosity piqued. Guessing they were going to take family photos, she couldn't help but feel a bit

*

at the studio that afternoon, the photoshoot was

Ben, Jamie, and Charlie were greeted warmly by the photographer. "This

and the session

with the three of you sitting together for a

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

"If only I had stepped in earlier..." she silently

the unresolved conflicts from the past loomed large, making her hesitant to approach. The photographer's

her position, she glanced up and caught sight of

before turning to Ben. "Your mom's

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