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."

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

Jamie? She was slim and curvy in all the right places, and he couldn't help but feel a

son's already three," Jamie replied, unaware of his

A child meant she was probably married, and

cleaning's looking

It's windy out anyway," he said. "Will your husband be picking you up, or are you heading

with work, so I'll head

advances. It was better than letting on she was single. It might at least deter any ideas some

Realizing her "husband" wasn't around

moving toward her, step by step. Just as he was about to reach out, the sound of the door unlocking made him

hand back, settling onto the couch with a forced casualness, resuming his fruit snack. But somehow, the fruit tasted sour and bitter, not sweet at

"Looks spotless! Much more