CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1627

Ben remained unresponsive no matter how much Jamie tried to wake him. Her hand paused mid-motion when she noticed the faint furrow in his brow. Her resolve wavered, and her heart softened, silencing her intention to shake him awake. She adjusted her posture, giving up on the idea entirely. What Jamie didn't notice was the subtle curve of Ben's lips, a fleeting hint of satisfaction.

By the time the plane landed, evening had fallen. The day had slipped away, and there wasn't enough time to meet with anyone.

Instead, they went straight to their hotel to check in. Jamie's room was conveniently situated next to Ben's, while the assistant was assigned a room farther away.

Later that evening, Jamie was in the shower, enjoying the warm cascade of water, the bathroom filling with a light mist. Without warning, the showerhead stopped working. She fiddled with it, hoping it was a minor glitch, but the flow didn't resume.

"A fancy hotel like this, and they can't even keep the water running," she muttered, drying off before stepping out to get dressed. That was when she realized that her suitcase wasn't in the room. Spinning around in a mild panic, Jamie clutched her towel. It hit her then that the luggage was still with the assistant. He had returned Ben's suitcase but had somehow forgotten hers. Staring at her limited options, she deliberated. There was no way she could go to the assistant in her current state, and his phone was likely dead anyway, judging by his complaints at the airport. That left one option. With a resigned sigh, she called Ben. "Ben, are you free? My suitcase was left with the assistant, and-"

Before she could finish, Ben cut her off. "I brought it up for you. Open the door. It's right here."

her and cracked open the door, her wet hair dripping onto her shoulders.

with, amusement dancing in his eyes. "Why are you hiding like I'm here to eat

hand away lightly. Jamie scowled at him, her tone dripping with

always come in," he

Jamie tightened her grip on the door, glaring daggers

wider, rendering her resistance useless. His voice turned playful, his tone tinged with teasing. "You act tough, but we both know you're too soft hearted for

him but finally relented with an

inside,

the suitcase, her hand brushing his for the briefest moment. His warmth startled her, and she stiffened instinctively.

now. You can go," she said