CEO’s Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Chapter 1707

"Why make things harder on yourself when you can let others handle it?" Mrs. Lucas said with a matter-of-fact tone.

Ben couldn't help but laugh, exasperated yet amused. "Mom, you also need to think about Jamie's health. For four years, she worked tirelessly to take care of Charlie, waking up early and staying up late. She hasn't been with me for that long. Don't you think she deserves to enjoy life a little before going through the exhaustion of another pregnancy? You know as well as anyone that pregnancy is no easy journey, and childbirth is even harder."

His words immediately silenced Mrs. Lucas.

Seeing her hesitation, Ben added, "Having just one child might feel a little lonely, but Jamie and I will definitely have a second, maybe even a third. You don't need to worry. We're just letting nature take its course for now."

"Alright, I'll leave it to you two," Mrs. Lucas finally relented. She realized that pushing further would seem like she didn't care about Jamie's well-being.

Still, she looked concerned. "I just hope Jamie doesn't misunderstand my intentions. Do you think she'll take it the wrong way?"

"Of course not," Ben reassured her. "Jamie knows you mean well and understands you're not that kind of person."

a hand on her shoulder, but before he could say anything more, Jamie appeared, walking toward them with a warm smile directed

Mrs. Lucas felt a sense of relief

walk," Mrs. Lucas said, turning to Ben. "You've been working so hard lately, both at home and at

Jamie, both of them

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changed the industry's perception of her. Many now looked at

She's been through enough. She only acted that way because she cared about you too much. Her family didn't really

asked, surprised by

I

came into the picture, your mom clearly favored her and wanted her to be your fiancée. Back then, your relationship with her was something everyone

turned serious. "That's just what they thought. I never once acknowledged Summer as anything more than someone

then, he

himself completely in work, distancing himself from any plans his mother had

nodded. "I understand. I was just making a point. Let her go, Ben. If Lila can stop being my enemy, do you really think Summer will hold on to her grudge forever? She