Chapter 1646

Ben’s response shattered Winnie’s fantasy. “No.”
“Why? If not for Jamie, I’m the one who understands you best. I’ve always been the one standing behind you,” Winnie said, her voice rising in urgency. Ben looked at her deeply. “The fact that you don’t understand why-that’s the reason.”
Winnie froze.
After a moment, the straight line of her posture gave way, as if she had finally released a breath she’d been holding onto for far too long.
Ben’s words were cold, but sometimes coldness was the most effective medicine. Lingering in uncertainty would only make it harder to let go.
In truth, what Ben said mirrored what Winnie already knew deep down. After surviving the brink of death, she wasn’t the same person she used to be. It wasn’t so much love that still bound her to him, but an obsession-a need for resolution. And Ben’s bluntness shattered that obsession.
It took her a while, but eventually, Winnie stood up. “I understand.”
As she reached the door, Ben’s voice followed her from behind. “Are you really not going to see her? She’s still your sister.”
They both knew exactly who he meant.
Winnie’s lips curved into a faint smile. “I’ll be there on your wedding day.”
With that, she pushed the door open and left.
Ben thought for a moment and decided not to tell Jamie about Winnie’s visit. Considering Jamie’s emotional state lately, it was better to wait until she had sorted things out herself. If the wedding did take place, it wouldn’t be too late for the sisters to reunite then. And so, Jamie remained oblivious.
She was lost in thought, preoccupied with the question Ben had asked her.
Charlie finally couldn’t hold back his concern. “Mommy, you’ve seemed really upset these past few days.”
Jamie looked at his young, worried
face and knelt down to gently hold
his hands. “Charlie, there’s
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something I want to tell you, but first, I need you to answer a question. Do you want to meet your dad?” . FindNovel
Charlie thought about it for a moment. “I do… but not really.”
Jamie was taken aback.
Seeing her confusion, Charlie explained further.
It was then Jamie realized that in Charlie’s mind, he had already started to see Ben as his dad. The curiosity he had once had about his biological father didn’t seem as important anymore.
“So, what if I told you that Uncle Ben is actually your dad?” Jamie asked, her palms damp with nerves.
She watched Charlie’s face intently, worried he might not take the news well. She was already bracing herself to refuse Ben if Charlie couldn’t accept it. But instead, Charlie froze for a few seconds, leaving Jamie’s heart sinking in disappointment.
She sighed and hurriedly added, “Just pretend Mommy was joking.”
“Uncle Ben is really my dad? Mommy, you’re not lying to me, right?” Charlie suddenly threw himself into her arms, gripping her with excitement.
This time, Jamie was the one caught off guard.
Wait… this wasn’t the reaction she had expected at all.
Charlie was practically bouncing around the room in delight. “This is amazing! Uncle Ben is my dad!”
It took Jamie a while to collect herself. She finally calmed her nerves, pulled Charlie close, and asked, “You’re happy about this?”
“Of course I’m happy! I’ve wanted
Uncle Ben to be my dad for so long. I
even helped him a few times, but he just couldn’t figure out how to win you over.” Charlie slapped a hand over his mouth, his wide eyes betraying his guilt.
He had let that slip.
Jamie’s smile turned sweet but with a hint of mischief. She pinched his cheek a few times, as if to vent her frustration.
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