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At the event that day, some people were bold enough to question Ben directly to his face. It was no surprise that, in his absence, they felt free to make unpleasant comments to Jamie instead, leaving her to deal with it alone.

Ben held Jamie's hand, his gaze soft and full of care.

"After everything we've been through to get here, you should understand how determined I am to protect you," he said gently, his voice steady and soothing. "If anything happens to you, you have to tell me. If you don't, how am I supposed to know? I can't let you suffer in silence."

Jamie nodded. "I know. I promise. But I really just want to use this opportunity to prove myself."

How could she not? If she didn't prove herself now, when would she?

Her goal was to stand alongside Ben for the long haul.

"And what exactly will proving yourself through working with her accomplish? Jamie, you need to understand that as long as you're with me, you don't need to-"

placed her hand over his lips, stopping

Her resolve was clear.

thinking," Jamie said, her tone calm yet firm. "But let me explain. Lila looks down on me. If I

Her intentions were straightforward.

opinions can't be changed, no matter what you do. All you need to do is focus on being the best version of yourself. You don't have

wasn't wrong. Even his mother had finally let go of her prejudice against Jamie, and his father now doted on their son, Charlie, instead

constant judgment from others. Jamie wanted to put an end to the criticism

collaboration. You don't need to try to talk me out of it." Seeing her determination, Ben knew he couldn't

you're set on it, I'll drive

"Alright," Jamie replied simply.

preparations again. She was well aware that Lila would likely make things difficult for her, but

on Jamie from the start. What she didn't expect was for Ben to personally escort