Ben grasped Jamie’s shoulders firmly. I heard the conversation you had with Winnie. Jamie, she wanted you to live well. She wanted us to move forward.Ben wasn’t denying his own responsibility, but they had already reached this point, and looking forward was their only option. Winnie had been laid to rest with dignity, but her memory still weighed heavily on Jamie.Yes, you’re right, Jamie said, her voice trembling. But how can I let go? Every time I think of Winnie, I think of how you intentionally got close to her. I know I can’t blame you, but I can’t forget it. Because in the end, it all comes back to me. Winnie is gone, Jamie. We can’t bring her back, Ben said softly, his voice steady but piercing. But what about Charlie? Are you willing to let him grow up in an incomplete family? Is that what you want for him?Each word landed heavily in Jamie’s heart. She couldn’t forget Winnie’s final call, how she had used her last bit of strength to ask Jamie to be with Ben and to give Charlie a complete family. Taking a deep breath, Jamie finally spoke. I think Charlie is fine staying with you. No matter what happens between us, you’re still his father, and I’m still his mother. That will never change. Her words were true, but the emotional distance between them remained. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findnøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Ben understood that Jamie needed time. With no one standing in their way now, he was determined to help her heal and rebuild their family.Rest for now. If you don’t want to see me, I’ll leave, Ben said, his voice hoarse with emotion. But don’t put all of this on yourself. If anyone is to blame, it’s me. I was the one who approached Winnie and gave her false hope. Jamie bit her lip, her voice soft. Let’s not argue about blame anymore. I need to see Charlie tomorrow morning.Jamie couldn’t leave Charlie alone in the hospital. As his mother, she felt a strong responsibility to be there for him.Ben gently took her hand. We’ll go together tomorrow.Since Ben was Charlie’s father, Jamie couldn’t refuse him.At the hospital, Mrs. Lucas had been taking excellent care of Charlie. When he saw Jamie, his face lit up with joy.Jamie’s arrival prompted Mrs. Lucas to instinctively step aside, giving Jamie and Charlie the space to reconnect. She exchanged a glance with Ben, and the two stepped out into the hallway.Mom! he exclaimed excitedly.Once outside, Mrs. Lucas spokesoftly to Ben You need to guide her through this. When the time comes I’ll apologize to her myself. For Charlie’s sake, and because she loves you so much, she’ll come around. Her time with Charlie had made her realize how thoughtful, kind, and obedient he was. She couldn’tาวนะวbelieve she had once refused to acknowledge him. She had falsified the paternity test and ignored Jamie’s sincerity. Thinking back on her actions, she felt nothing but regret. I was so wrong, Mrs. Lucas murmured, shaking her head. If I could go back, I’d slap myself for what I did.Ben nodded, choosing not to comment further.*Meanwhile, in a distant overseasinahospital room, a figure laymotionless, on a bed, her entire bodywrapped in bandages. It wasimpossible to discern her gender,and she couldn’t move a muscle. Only her eyes shifted, scanning the room.QUMS