*

Previously, when Ben and Jamie were separated, they had both suffered deeply. In his desperation, Ben had even used the name Jack to get close to Winnie, a decision that nearly cost him his chance to be with Jamie.

Mrs. Lucas's voice was hoarse as she spoke, her guilt spilling out. "Even if we're moving forward, we can't completely forget the past. I've been a terrible person. Now you're both taking care of me, but I know how busy you are. You don't have to waste your time here with me. Focus on your own lives."

She genuinely didn't want to take up their time, but how could Jamie just leave Mrs. Lucas unattended?

And with Jamie determined to stay, Ben had no intention of leaving either. After all, the woman lying on that hospital bed was his mother.

"If we don't take care of you, who will?" Jamie said firmly. "Don't say things like that. Right now, the most important thing is for you to recover. And if you don't, who's going to watch over Charlie?"

Ben reached out, gently ruffling Charlie's hair. As Charlie had started calling Mrs. Lucas "Grandma," Ben found himself basking in the joy of their new life together. It was a life he both cherished and enjoyed immensely.

repeatedly, her eyes brimming with tears. "Alright,

away the tears. "Let's just focus on

Jamie, this unity was already the

that she was going to take their mother away. In her current state, their mother no longer needed to dwell on the past. What mattered now was her well-being, and staying

household, and sacrificing endlessly for the family.

made a call to

Despite Jamie's numerous attempts

Winnie rarely answered. But when Winnie called,

"Hello?" Jamie said quickly.

"You shouldz focus on living your life. I think we've made things clear enough already. Don't let the past weigh on you

you even take her?

just focus on your own life. I'll

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