*Jamie couldn’t shake the strange feeling in her heart, like she had been set up somehow. Was it just her imagination?Shaking her head, she walked into the kitchen. Behind her, Charlie immediately stopped wiping his tears and sneaked a glance at her as she busied herself. Uncle Ben, did I do a good job just now? Ben smirked. Perfect.The little boy and the grown man shared identical mischievous grins.After lunch, Charlie clung to Ben, refusing to let him go.Jamie wanted to intervene, but Ben glanced at his phone and said, The meeting was canceled. It’s fine. I have time.And so, Ben ended up staying, playing with Charlie until evening.By the time the sky darkened, even Jamie felt a bit dazed, realizing she had somehow let Ben stay the entire day without really noticing.When she walked him to the door, Ben handed her a small velvet box. This is for you.What is it?Open it and see.Hesitating, Jamie opened the box, and her breath caught. Inside was a ring.The moment she saw it, the ordinary little box suddenly felt burning hot in her hands. She couldn’t help but wonder if everything today had been carefully orchestrated by him.Taking a deep breath, Jamie said, I can’t accept this… It’s not a proposal. Just a gift, Ben interrupted casually. Didn’t you buy that queen’s ring? I noticed you liked it, so I picked something similar.The ring inside shimmered with a brilliant silver glow. Its craftsmanship was extraordinary, far beyond the simple piece Jamie had purchased.Jamie wasn’t naive. It was clear this ring wasn’t just similar to hers. It was in an entirely different league. If her queen’s ring had been a modest collectible worth a couple hundred thousand dollars, this was the kind of treasure that no amount of money could easily buy. I can’t accept it. It’s too expensive. I don’t deserve it, she said firmly, closing the box and trying to hand it back.Ben took a step back. It’s yours now. Whether you keep it or toss it is up to you. I won’t interfere.Without giving her a chance to refuse again, he turned and left.Jamie stood there, staring at the ring in a daze.After a long while, she sighed. She couldn’t bring herself to throw away such a beautiful piece, so she carefully put it away.*After finalizing Charlie’s preschoolarrangements, Jamie wasted notime calling the school to finalize the details. Once everything was settled, she took Charlie to pick out school supplies. en FindNovelAs they stepped out of their building, Jamie immediately noticed someone familiar.Uncle Ben! Charlie shouted, running ahead to leap into Ben’s arms as if it were second nature. Ben caught him effortlessly, steady as ever.What are you doing here? Jamie asked as she walked over, glancing at the car parked nearby.It wasn’t the one Ben usually drove This car was far more understated, clearly chosen deliberately. It was hard not to suspect that he had planned this in advance. Her eyes shifted to the one person who might have betrayed her.Charlie avoided her gaze, clearly guilty.Charlie, why won’t you look at Mommy?Mommy… my neck hurts, Charlie muttered, his excuse feeble.Ben, however, was completelycomposed. I timed it and waited ethere. Since Charlie’s preschoolssomething I helped arretfair for me to tag along? Jamie sighed. It’s not unreasonable.Seeing how happy Charlie was, she gave in. Fine. As long as Charlie’s happy.it*They chose a mall with a stationery store on the third floor.As soon as they stepped inside, Charlie took off like a whirlwind, dashing through the aisles in excitement.Charlie! Don’t run so fast. You might bump into someone! Jamie called after him. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.The words had barely left her mouth when Charlie tripped and fell to the floor.