CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1490

Jamie replied calmly, "But being a cleaner pays better."

She had heard similar comments before. Even Mrs. Lawrence, the agency manager, had mentioned how rare it was to see someone her age in this line of work.

Given the choice, Jamie wouldn't have picked this path either. But with no one to lean on, and Charlie needing costly medical treatments, she had no other option. Even though Winnie had lent her some money, it still needed to be repaid. Jamie preferred earning her own way, even if it meant harder work. At least she could spend that money with a clear conscience.

"Got a younger brother at home or something?" Mr. Adams asked, his eyes fixed on her with an intensity that made her skin crawl.

Jamie was focused on cleaning the TV stand, her back to him. "I don't have a brother. But I do have a son. I'm working to save up for his medical expenses."

At first, Mr. Adams thought Jamie was joking. "Come on, you're kidding, right? Look at you! You're so slim and fit! You can't possibly be a mom."

nearly 150 pounds. Like most moms, her belly was soft and bulging, with loose skin and extra weight. Just the sight was enough

right places, and he couldn't help but feel a stirring

three," Jamie

soured. A child meant she was probably married, and he figured

cleaning's looking good. I

he said. "Will your husband be picking you up, or are you heading back on your own?"

I'll head back myself," Jamie answered,

ward off any unwanted advances. It was better than letting on she was single. It might at least

underestimated Mr. Adams's boldness. Realizing her "husband" wasn't around and it was just the

was about to reach out, the sound

casualness, resuming his fruit snack. But somehow, the fruit tasted sour and bitter, not sweet

"Looks spotless! Much more