Summer froze. "Mr. Lucas... which one? Was it Ben's father?" she wondered.

After all, when Ben decided to go after her, no one could stop him, not even his own father.

"Which Mr. Lucas?" Summer asked, needing clarity.

The man in front of her looked at her incredulously, as though her confusion was ridiculous. "Do you really need us to spell it out for you? You know perfectly well who you crossed."

Who else could it be but Ben?

Taking a deep breath, Summer braced herself. She couldn't understand why Ben, known for his ruthless determination, would suddenly change his mind. Why would he repay her actions with forgiveness? Curious and desperate for answers, she sought him out.

When she found him, Ben was with Jamie. The two of them looked utterly happy, their connection unmistakable. Summer felt a pang of emotion as she watched them, but before she could dwell on it, Jamie stepped forward to meet her. Seeing Jamie up close left Summer momentarily stunned. How long had it been?

almost like a completely different person. The phrase "love is like nurturing a flower" came to

you?" Summer's voice was hoarse as she asked. "Were you the one

understand him. She knew him to be someone who always paid

response was calm and unbothered. "Not letting you go would mean we still cared about what

word pierced Summer's heart without

to earn his affection.

smile tugged at her lips. "Thank you for reminding me," Summer said, her voice

tightened as she

If it hadn't been for her, Summer would still be trapped in that

shocked Summer even more was Jamie's next words. "Your family won't be targeted anymore,

energy on people who don't deserve

grew heavier. She opened her mouth to respond but found herself unable to

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