Leaving was the best choice for Winnie.

"But that's all in the past. You can't stay away forever. Winnie, you're my only sister," Jamie said, her throat tight, her voice heavy with emotion.

Ben, overhearing her conversation, gently patted her shoulder, giving her an encouraging look.

Jamie hesitated but quickly made up her mind. "Winnie, wait for me. I'm coming to see you now. If you're really going to leave, you at least owe me a proper goodbye in person." Without waiting for a reply, Jamie dashed out of the hospital room, leaving Ben, Mrs. Lucas, and Charlie behind.

Charlie wanted to go with her. He adored his aunt, and she had always been so kind to him. But he held himself back, knowing now wasn't the time to cause trouble.

*

Winnie wanted to take their mother away, and Jamie was sure that Winnie was with Linda now.

Winnie was, her heart racing. When she

Though Winnie looked different now, for a fleeting moment, her smile brought back memories of the sister Jamie once

moment when she smiled, Jamie felt a fleeting glimpse of the sister she

even plan for you to come. Why did you? Don't you think it's a hassle?

you really think I'd still hold onto those things?" she

expression was calm,

say you don't care about those things. But you're

come?

you to stay. Right now..." Jamie paused, her voice

recognize her. She now had a job, Charlie was doing well, and Jamie felt they

college, Jamie. How can you still have such outdated thinking? I'm in my twenties and

right. But the issue wasn't logic, it was trust. How could she trust that her sister would be safe, especially if she left with their

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