Mrs. Lucas nodded thoughtfully. "That's a good idea."

Since her injury wasn't too severe, she just needed to keep up with dressing changes and avoid strain. Back home, with the sound of Charlie's playful laughter filling the space, her recovery seemed to pick up pace. When Ben returned home, he looked visibly tired but managed a warm smile. "Jamie, come to the study. I have something to discuss with you."

Jamie put down what she was working on and followed him.

"Sure."

Inside the study, Ben pulled a document from his briefcase and placed it in front of her. "Take a look."

Jamie skimmed through it quickly. "What is this?"

"It's an application for a national legal debate competition. The winners not only gain recognition but significantly enhance their reputation within the legal field," Ben explained.

"But I also know it's not easy to qualify. I

emotions clouded her face. Her dream of practicing law had been put on hold for so many years due to life's demands, leaving her unsure if she could

"Well, here's your

competition," Jamie said hesitantly. "Isn't it your firm's invitation? Won't others feel it's

all its participants equally. There's still plenty of time before the competition begins, so

had never truly given up studying law,

softly, gratitude shining

to the field she loved, she found herself brimming with energy. For days, she stayed up late poring over legal texts. Occasionally, Ben would bring her a glass of warm milk, shaking his head with a mix of amusement

not sure if signing you up was the best idea or the worst one," he remarked. "Of course, it was the best,"

don't even know if it's day or night anymore," Ben teased, before muttering under his breath, "Not to

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