CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1644

After hearing Charlie's explanation, Jamie finally managed to calm down. However, the emotional rollercoaster of the day had been overwhelming, testing her limits.

"What did the lady who took you look like?" Jamie asked.

"She kind of looked like Aunt Winnie," Charlie replied, his words causing Jamie's hand to freeze mid-motion.

Winnie?

Her pulse quickened at the mere mention of her sister's name, her newly found composure teetering on the edge. It was as though her body instinctively reacted, her chest tightening and her breath growing shallow. Sensing Jamie's unease, Ben intervened. "That's enough for now, Charlie. Come here."

Charlie glanced hesitantly at his mother, noticing her troubled expression, but eventually obeyed Ben's firm yet gentle instruction.

Ben, after settling Charlie down, turned his attention back to Jamie. "Take a moment to breathe, Jamie. Remember, Charlie's still watching."

Her eyes snapped to his, and for a moment, she looked like someone pulled from drowning. She was gasping for air. She then nodded stiffly, retreating into the bedroom.

but Ben stopped him with a

slowly sliding down until she was sitting on the cold, hard floor. The chill seeped through

led to nothing, as though Winnie was deliberately avoiding her. And now,

Ben. Winnie still had feelings for him. That unresolved emotion was

some time to regain her composure, Jamie

but stopped, remembering Ben's earlier advice not to pry.

the meal pass uneventfully. Later, after Charlie had gone to bed, Ben broke the

must have finally gotten

looked up, startled. "What

began thoughtfully, "we suspected she was being held against her will. But for her to willingly meet Charlie now? That's not

hesitated before nodding.

reasons for staying away. Don't let it eat at you." Jamie

then on, Jamie became overly vigilant with Charlie, always making sure she was the one

preschool.

for something or someone. When she left disappointed, her