CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1449

Ben's parents were not easygoing, especially when it came to his marriage. For them, the most important thing was that any future spouse came from the right background. And now, Ben intended to marry a woman with neither wealth nor status. There was no way they would accept it.

"No, I haven't told them yet. And don't forget, the last time you got into trouble abroad, I was the one who had to clean up the mess. Don't tell me you're thinking of outing me now," Ben said, his eyes on Jake.

Jake quickly shook his head, showing his loyalty. "Come on, Ben, you know me better than that! We're like brothers. I'd sell out my own dad before I'd sell you out. This secret goes with me to the grave. But...

"But they'll find out eventually," he continued, looking around uneasily. "Even if I stay quiet, you know they're gonna get wind of it at some point. They've already got matchmaking plans in motion. When they find out, it'll be like a bomb going off."

Ben nodded, giving Jake's shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "That's why I didn't invite anyone else from the family today. Just you. Don't let me down."

Jake's shoulders tensed, a defeated look on his face. "Got it, Ben," he muttered, slumping into his seat. He glanced around the room, feeling the weight of the day's chaos.

from his aunt, Ben's mother: "Jake, I'm scouting for suitable matches for Ben. Can you lend a hand?

a polished, poised look. There were cute, glamorous, and

scrolled through the photos briefly, his gaze drifting to Winnie, who looked lovely in her gown. He replied with as much diplomacy as he could muster: "Honestly, I think marriage is all about

aunt was unyielding: "I'm

pick one from these, but I'm not letting him run wild. Now, help me out here and give

easily budge on her principles. Her conviction in "socially compatible" unions

the ceremony had begun. Ben stood beside

on the couple

the chaos that would surely ensue when

en

Jamie's. Her nails dug deeply into her palms, yet she felt no pain. All she