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It’s your son anywayJessica hung her head and remained silent.

The stranger and Jessica stood there, locked in a heavy silence. In contrast, James, standing to the side, displayed a pleading expression and softly called out, "Sister Jessica..."

Jessica seemed momentarily taken aback, then smiled quietly, almost as if resigning herself to the situation. In a hushed tone, she whispered, "Go ahead and see him; he's your son, after all. I can't stop you."

The man gazed deeply into her eyes and extended his right hand, clasping her slender hand that hung by her side.

"Come with me," he said decisively.

Jessica reacted as if she had been shocked, swiftly attempting to pull her hand away, but the man's grip was firm, and she struggled unsuccessfully.

"Let go!" she demanded.

Instead of releasing her, the man extended his left hand, wrapped his arm around her shoulders, and held her close.

Rowan watched the scene with wide eyes, torn between wanting to intervene and understanding that if Jessi