CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Ben had said he would come tonight, and he would keep his word.

Finally, a knock echoed from outside her door.

Jamie hesitated.

She had locked the door. Maybe if she stayed in bed and pretended to be asleep, she could avoid this ordeal tonight. She would deal with the consequences of facing him tomorrow.

But then her phone buzzed loudly, jarring in the quiet room.

The knocking grew louder.

She picked up her phone, and there was a message from Ben. "I know you're not asleep. Either come over here and open the door, or I'll keep knocking until I wake up Winnie. Let's have her come in and watch the show."

of person would force her sister to witness something

to the door, tears streaming down her face. "Stop knocking,

taunted, taking his time. Standing in the doorway, he reached out and grasped her neck, his tone low and mocking. "How

dragged her down the hall to the bedroom door next to

a thin wall separated them from her sleeping sister on

room. Not here, please," Jamie begged, her voice breaking as she lowered her last line

to break her pride, to crush her

dinner, I'll do as you asked." "And what exactly did I say?" he sneered, feigning ignorance, even though they both knew perfectly well. "Say it clearly," he pressed. "After all this time apart, do you really think I'd be as understanding as before?"

bit her lip, her face flushed

to stand there, savoring her