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 also took Charlie

saw the time, she almost fell off the sofa. It was

Ben, after being sick all night, had not only gotten up to take Charlie to school but had also gone straight to the

of guilt

finished breakfast and

assistant looked surprised when he saw her. "Miss Lewis, why are you here? Mr. Lucas said you were taking the day off. I thought you wouldn't be coming

everyone at the company had

explain, Jamie diverted the topic by noticing how rushed the

hesitated for

replying.

the hospital to visit the elderly heart patient.

an excuseby

project. We're all under pressure to get things done as quickly as possible," he added with a helpless shake of his head.

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

but Jamie persisted, giving enough reasons to

went to speak with the nurses while Jamie decided to visit the

she bumped