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."

back to his wife, who had put on weight after giving birth a couple of years ago, reaching nearly 150 pounds. Like most moms, her belly was soft and bulging, with loose skin

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

My son's already three," Jamie replied,

meant she was probably married, and he figured that might complicate

cleaning's looking good.

walk the dog today. It's windy out anyway," he said. "Will your husband be picking

head back myself,"

Jamie figured claiming a husband would help ward off any unwanted advances. It was better than letting on she was single. It might at least

boldness. Realizing her "husband" wasn't around and it was

by step. Just as he was about to reach out, the sound of the door

onto the couch with a forced casualness, resuming his fruit snack. But somehow, the fruit tasted sour and bitter,

"Looks spotless! Much more