CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

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.

me not to wake you. He

the sofa. It was already

after being sick all night, had not only gotten up to take Charlie to school but had

guilt washed over

finished breakfast and hurried

when he saw her. "Miss Lewis, why are you here? Mr. Lucas said you were taking the day off.

officially employed, everyone at the company had begun addressing her as "Miss

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

assistant hesitated for

before replying. "I'm

hospital to visit the

used as an excuseby the protestors in

as possible," he added with a helpless shake of his head. Jamie said nothing,

seemed that, with the mounting public pressure, Ben was determined to push forward decisively. "Can I come with you?"

Jamie persisted, giving enough reasons

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

way, she bumped into