CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1699

At the event that day, some people were bold enough to question Ben directly to his face. It was no surprise that, in his absence, they felt free to make unpleasant comments to Jamie instead, leaving her to deal with it alone.

Ben held Jamie's hand, his gaze soft and full of care.

"After everything we've been through to get here, you should understand how determined I am to protect you," he said gently, his voice steady and soothing. "If anything happens to you, you have to tell me. If you don't, how am I supposed to know? I can't let you suffer in silence."

Jamie nodded. "I know. I promise. But I really just want to use this opportunity to prove myself."

How could she not? If she didn't prove herself now, when would she?

Her goal was to stand alongside Ben for the long haul.

"And what exactly will proving yourself through working with her accomplish? Jamie, you need to understand that as long as you're with me, you don't need to-"

Ben could finish, Jamie placed her hand over his

Her resolve was clear.

on me. If I can successfully collaborate with her, it will set an example

Her intentions were straightforward.

changed, no matter what you do. All you need to do is focus on being the best version

mother had finally let go of her prejudice against Jamie, and his father now doted on their son, Charlie, instead of interfering in

problem was the constant judgment from others. Jamie

You don't need to try to talk me out of it." Seeing her determination,

on it, I'll

"Alright," Jamie replied simply.

was well aware that Lila would likely make things difficult for her, but Jamie was

keeping an eye on Jamie from the start. What she didn't

now, there was little he wouldn't do for

was a