"Then I'll bring Charlie over more often," Jamie said with a warm smile.

"Thank you, but let's wait until after your competition is done," Nina replied graciously. She appreciated Jamie's kindness but was thoughtful enough to acknowledge Jamie's current commitments. By the time they left, the sun had set. Charlie was bursting with excitement on the ride home, chattering non-stop about everything that had happened that day.

"It sounds like you and Orion really hit it off. Should we come back more often?" Jamie asked, her tone lighthearted.

"Of course! Orion's my friend now, and friends should meet often," Charlie said seriously, his face full of determination.

Jamie ruffled his hair affectionately, her heart full of warmth. "I'm glad you've found a good friend. I'll make sure we visit more often." She hoped Charlie's companionship would help Orion heal from his loss. When they arrived home, Ben was already waiting at the door.

"You're back late. I've been waiting for ages," he said, walking out to greet them.

"Waiting for what?" Jamie asked, stepping inside with him.

Ben chuckled softly. "To celebrate your win, of course."

sighed. "I shouldn't get ahead of myself. There's still a long way to go,

a victory. One step at a time," Ben

nanny, he guided Jamie to their

dinner awaited, the warm glow of the candles adding an air of romance to

Jamie said,

out a chair for her like a true

wine swirled in their glasses, releasing its rich aroma as they toasted to

bite of her steak and paused. "Did you

me," Ben admitted with a laugh. "I'm no professional

appreciating the effort. "It's wonderful-very special. I just wish I hadn't already eaten, I'm too full to enjoy it properly.

dinner and

on the record player, filling the room with soft music, and extended his

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