Chapter 1698

"Why don't you stay home and take care of Charlie? With you watching over him, I'd feel completely at ease. Besides, I'm earning enough money now. You don't need to worry. I can more than provide for the both of you," Ben said, his tone gentle but firm. The Lucas Corporation was massive, and Ben's past work as a lawyer brought in astronomical fees, starting in the millions. Financial security was never a concern for their family.

Jamie shook her head. "The work I've done before was all over the place, but didn't you support me in doing it? What's this sudden change, Ben? You're switching sides faster than flipping a page!"

Her decision to return to studying law had been encouraged by Ben himself. But now, hearing him say this, it felt like he was wavering, as though he wanted her to stay at home.

Stay at home and do what?

Take care of the child?

To Jamie, this was an opportunity she couldn't let slip away. It was her chance to prove herself.

"That's not what I meant," Ben said softly, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "I just see you running yourself ragged, and it makes my heart ache. Jamie, I love you so much. I can't bear to see you worn out."

of warmth,

not understand what he

to prove herself to show everyone she

work tomorrow. Is there anything you're craving? I can order food for you or get you some bubble tea." Ben was spoiling her like

Jamie knew this well.

food or rest. She was still strategizing her approach to the meeting with

distracted expression almost immediately. "You're not yourself. Did

casually. "I just have to meet

the partner in

wasn't

this about the law firm? Jamie, why

insecurity crept into his

her law program and was well-known for her beauty and intellect. She had plenty of admirers back then. Now that Jamie was

Jamie decided not to keep it from him any longer. She smiled faintly. "I

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