CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1657

Jamie froze for a moment, realizing it wasn't a reprimand or her needing to apologize for something she had messed up. "Well, why didn't he just say so earlier?" she silently remarked.

She instantly relaxed and pulled out her phone, scrolling briefly before landing on a suggestion. "How about this place?"

Ben nodded. "That works. Also, pick Charlie up from preschool on the way. He doesn't need to stay the whole day. We'll take him with us after lunch to visit the family home."

Jamie didn't ask why they would be heading there, but the look on Ben's face said enough. She had a hunch. Very few people could make Ben wear that expression, and the only one who came to mind was his father. This visit must have something to do with him.

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After lunch, they headed to the Lucas family estate.

Although Charlie had visited before, this was his first time going with Jamie, and he was bursting with excitement. He fidgeted nonstop in the car, leaning this way and that.

Jamie finally reached her limit, pulling him gently into place. "Sit still, sweetheart. Stop squirming."

immediately obeyed, blinking up at her. "Mommy, are we going to see Grandma this

Ben's true identity, Charlie also understood that the

are. And after we

haircut. His thoughts were

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from what they had expected. Instead of

her voice. "Where's Mr. Lucas?" she asked cautiously, a sinking feeling creeping in. Mrs. Lucas, usually composed and strong-willed, rarely let

tried to keep her composure, though here worry was unmistakable. "Thank goodness you're back. Ben, your father collapsed

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pupils dilated, his fists clenched and then relaxed, but the redness in his eyes betrayed

go see him." She glanced at Mrs. Lucas for permission, which was granted with a nod. Together, they headed upstairs,

elderly man lying silently on the bed. Sensing the seriousness of the situation, he stayed

still until Mr. Lucas on the bed suddenly coughed, his

mistake him for his younger self. "How did you do on the exam

smile crept across Mr. Lucas's

there, his head slightly lowered, hiding his expression. But Jamie could see the faint quiver of his eyelashes, betraying the