CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Ben's parents were not easygoing, especially when it came to his marriage. For them, the most important thing was that any future spouse came from the right background. And now, Ben intended to marry a woman with neither wealth nor status. There was no way they would accept it.

"No, I haven't told them yet. And don't forget, the last time you got into trouble abroad, I was the one who had to clean up the mess. Don't tell me you're thinking of outing me now," Ben said, his eyes on Jake.

Jake quickly shook his head, showing his loyalty. "Come on, Ben, you know me better than that! We're like brothers. I'd sell out my own dad before I'd sell you out. This secret goes with me to the grave. But...

"But they'll find out eventually," he continued, looking around uneasily. "Even if I stay quiet, you know they're gonna get wind of it at some point. They've already got matchmaking plans in motion. When they find out, it'll be like a bomb going off."

Ben nodded, giving Jake's shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "That's why I didn't invite anyone else from the family today. Just you. Don't let me down."

he muttered, slumping into his seat. He

phone pinged with a message from his aunt, Ben's mother: "Jake, I'm scouting for suitable matches for Ben. Can you lend a hand? I have no clue what you young folks find

his screen, one woman after another, each with a polished, poised look.

with as much diplomacy as he could

to let him pick one from these, but I'm not letting him

and continued to placate her, knowing she wouldn't easily budge on her principles. Her conviction in "socially compatible" unions was

aside, he noticed the ceremony had begun. Ben stood beside Winnie, holding her hand

of eyes remained fixed on the couple throughout

and the chaos that would surely ensue when she found out. The mere thought was