Chapter 1461

Ryan followed her, saying, “Honestly, from the moment I saw you, I could tell something was off. If you need any help, just let me know. After all, we grew up together and were childhood friends.”

Back then, he had a crush on Jamie. But when his family moved to another city, they lost touch, and those unspoken feelings faded, tucked away in the past.

Now he had a girlfriend, and he knew he and Jamie weren’t meant to be. But for the sake of their shared history, he still wanted to help if he could.

“Thanks, but there’s really nothing I need help with. I can manage everything on my own,” Jamie replied, pausing to thank him. She didn’t want to owe anyone any more favors. Ryan had his own life, and so did she; she didn’t want to pull him into her problems.

“Alright, but if you don’t mind, could we sit down for a few minutes to catch up?” Ryan asked again.

Jamie agreed, and they chatted briefly about their lives since they had last met. When Ryan heard that her child was sick, his exp