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?

person. The phrase "love is like nurturing a flower" came to mind. She

"Were you the one who convinced Ben

her throat. She had spent so much time studying Ben, trying to understand him. She knew him to be someone who always paid back grievances in full. He

was calm and unbothered. "Not letting you go would mean we still cared about what happened. Ben and I are happy now. You're

word pierced Summer's heart

everything to earn his affection. But in the end, she was left

me," Summer said, her voice trembling. "Jamie... you

tightened as she tried to hold

for her, Summer would still be trapped in

was Jamie's next words. "Your family won't be targeted anymore, either. Focus on

on people who don't deserve

Summer's breathing grew heavier. She opened her mouth to respond but found herself unable to form the

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