He must have been utterly heartbroken.

"Alright, I'll stay with you," Jamie relented, her heart softening.

It was just staying with a sick person for one night. If Ben didn't get better, he probably wouldn't be able to make it to the office the next day anyway. Hearing her agreement, Ben's grip on her hand loosened slightly.

Jamie kept her word, settling on the sofa beside him and draping a blanket over herself. Through the quiet night, Ben's hand never let go of hers.

By the time dawn broke, they were still holding on to each other, as if that touch alone could ward off the pain and keep the world at bay.

*

The next morning, Jamie was woken by the sound of movement.

She opened her eyes to find herself still lying on the sofa. Instinctively, she glanced to her side, but the spot was already empty.

The helper entered with breakfast.

"Do you know where the man who was here went?" Jamie asked.

slightly startled. "He left early this morning. He asked me not to wake you. He also

she almost fell off the sofa. It was

had not only gotten up to take Charlie to school but had

of guilt washed

quickly finished breakfast and hurried to the

assistant looked surprised when he saw her. "Miss Lewis, why are you here? Mr. Lucas

everyone at the company

Jamie diverted the topic by noticing how rushed the assistant looked. "Are you heading

assistant hesitated

before replying.

hospital to visit the elderly

excuseby the protestors in the old

pressure to get things done as quickly as possible," he added with a helpless shake of his

public pressure, Ben was determined to push forward decisively. "Can I come

giving enough reasons

city hospital, the assistant went to speak with the nurses while Jamie decided to visit

way, she bumped into

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