The doctor Nash recommended was Wilfred, a highly capable professional. Wilfred and Caleb were the ones who had performed surgery on Charlie. Without their skill, Charlie wouldn't have recovered so quickly.

"I'm not sick," Ben protested firmly. There was no way he would admit to having any psychological issues.

Nash's voice was calm and low. "You spent those four years in treatment, so I get why you feel this way. But like Quincy said, you can't deny how incredible Jamie is. She belongs to the world, Ben. You can't keep her locked by your side forever. Besides, you're not some overbearing CEO forcing love on her. You two haven't even been married that long. Don't let something so small turn into a real problem." Ben understood everything Nash was saying.

But how could he explain how he felt?

It was an overwhelming mix of frustration and suffocating unease. He wanted Jamie to be brilliant and respected by the world, yet he also selfishly wished her beauty and talent were for his eyes alone.

By the end of the night, Ben was drunk.

Jamie had just returned from her business trip when she saw Nash dropping off a completely drunk Ben. Her heart immediately softened.

"Thank you so much for bringing him back, Nash."

mention it," Nash said with a slight smile. "You two need to

couldn't help but laugh, though exasperation

is acting like

and loosening his tie. Despite her exhaustion, she stayed by his side, afraid he might get sick later in the night. But out

softly, his voice hoarse as he murmured, "Jamie, I love you so much. I'm terrified

she said, gently patting his

see how amazing you are...

man I will ever wanted someone else, love. If

accept Charlie

could I ever be with

though trying to etch her words into his heart. "Then you'll stay

you and Charlie. Don't overthink

just held her tightly in his arms. That night, they

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