CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1618

Charlie had the smallest rolling pin.

The three of them sat around the table, earnestly rolling out dough for ravioli. Charlie poured all his energy into it, his little hands pressing down with all his might.

"Charlie, you don't need to push so hard," Jamie said, her tone warm and encouraging. "Watch how Mom does it, okay?"

She guided him patiently, her gentle expression lighting up the moment. Ben, seated across from her, paused in his work to watch the scene, captivated without even realizing it. Jamie, oblivious to his gaze, focused on teaching Charlie.

After some practice, Charlie began to get the hang of it. They rolled out the sheets of dough, cut them into squares, dusted them with flour, and set them aside for filling later.

"That should be enough," Jamie said as she stood up, stretching her back after being hunched over the table.

Ben reached over to her without warning. She instinctively dodged, but he pressed her gently back into place. "Hold still. You've got some flour on your face."

Jamie froze for a moment, then obediently stood still, letting him wipe her face. However, as he continued, the flour seemed to spread instead of disappearing. Ben stared at his hand in silence, realizing his mistake.

Jamie, noticing his expression, touched her face. "Why are you looking at me like that? Did you clean it off?"

Ben hesitated, his eyes darting away. "It should be clean now."

"Should be?" Jamie frowned, sensing something was off.

her face, his eyes wide with surprise. "Mom, you've got flour all over your

the streaks of flour. Her frustration bubbled up as she glared at Ben. "You said you'd clean it off, and

and smeared it across Ben's face

dodge, allowing her to "get

erupted into laughter as they playfully attacked each other with flour,

settled down, all three had flour smudged on their faces. They laughed as they headed to the bathroom to clean up. Jamie wiped Charlie's face with a warm towel, and just as she finished, Ben draped a fresh towel over her own face, gently

Jamie

firmly, his movements gentle but insistent. With no room to argue, Jamie allowed him

the ravioli was cooked and plated, the steaming dishes filled the air with a rich aroma. Maybe

ravioli tasted better than

had.

usually picky, ate

he was full.

eaten, she decided they should go

come with us," Charlie said, grabbing Ben's

to her surprise, he nodded and joined them. As they walked, neighbors passing by smiled warmly, mistaking them for a family. At first, Charlie was all smiles, but as time went on, his mood shifted. He grew quiet, trailing behind

knelt to his level, noticing his change

looked at Ben with teary eyes, his voice trembling with sadness. "I really wish Uncle Ben could be my dad, but I've

in Jamie's