Ben leaned in close, so close that Jamie could hear his every breath.

He asked, his voice cold, "Then tell me, what exactly do you think I should do? Should I go and break up with Winnie right now? Should I tell her what we just did, then drag her to a clinic for an abortion? Would that make you happy?"

"Of course not!" Jamie quickly protested, her face going pale. "That's your own child. Do you even hear what you're saying?"

Winnie wanted nothing more than a loving, happy family. Jamie couldn't bear the thought of shattering that dream.

at her with cold amusement. "Go on, Jamie. Tell me what's really on

as she could. "I'll do my best to make it up to you. I'll gather whatever money you want. I can disappear if that's what you need. Move far away so I'll never cross your path again. Just... take care of Winnie and pretend I'm gone." Ben's expression only hardened, his anger becoming more intense with every word. Finally, he let out a harsh laugh. "You really do have quite the imagination, Jamie. If there were a prize for wishful thinking, you'd

offer probably meant little to him. Ben was one of the top lawyers in Birkham, with resources and influence beyond what she could ever

need your money," he said coldly. "What I want is for you to stay by my side. Just for four years. After that, we're done. You're

at his words. If it weren't for Winnie, Jamie would have agreed to any terms. It could be

child, sending them off to kindergarten, while she continued in this twisted relationship with her own sister's fiancé. Just

me to feel satisfied?" she asked, voice trembling. Ben's actions

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