CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1481

"I don't love her." Ben denied it instantly, adding, "Do you think I'm crazy? How could I ever love a gold digger?"

Mrs. Lucas narrowed her eyes. "If that's true, then why are you unwilling to give Summer a chance? She's everything I could hope for in a daughter-in-law. If you don't like her, then at least give me a reason."

Ben felt his irritation build. He could barely stand to make small talk with Summer, much less think about her flaws.

"I don't want to get married right now. Please, stop pressuring me."

Mrs. Lucas took a moment to reconsider. "Fine, you two only met tonight. I won't push you too hard. I'll allow you both to take things slow on one condition. You must cut all ties with that woman, and any other women who aren't worth your time."

As a mother, Mrs. Lucas wasn't entirely unreasonable. Once a grandchild was born, if Ben still didn't feel anything for Summer, Mrs. Lucas wouldn't mind if he kept a few "companions" on the side.

not. That sick child of hers was a ticking time bomb. If it ever got out, the Lucas family would bring hell down on them, turning

if you're really that bored, why not pick up a hobby, like dancing or something? Just don't put all your energy into managing my life," Ben said irritably. "I have

easily. "Are you planning to see her again? After all

life and my own privacy. Stop looking into my

would enjoy being watched and managed like this,

paternity test would be in tomorrow, and once

home. Winnie was already

Jamie, freshly showered and

exhausted, lay on her bed, fighting back tears until she drifted of. Half-asleep, she heard the door open, followed by the weighty thud of footsteps. The sound grew closer until it stopped at

suddenly gripped her

on edge, sick of being pushed toward marriage, angry that she could sleep

night, plagued by memories