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.

"He left early this morning. He asked me not to wake you. He also took Charlie to school and said you could skip going to the office today." Jamie

the sofa. It was already 10 a.m., two hours past the start

had not only gotten up to take Charlie to school but had also gone straight to

guilt washed over

quickly finished breakfast and hurried

you here? Mr. Lucas said you were taking the day off. I

at the company

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

assistant hesitated for

replying. "I'm on

the hospital to visit the elderly

used as 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. Jamie said nothing, but her mind wandered back

was determined to

but Jamie persisted, giving enough reasons to eventually

went to speak with the nurses while Jamie decided to visit

way, she