Jamie lay in bed alone, tears flowing freely, soaking her pillow. She didn't know how long she cried, but eventually, exhaustion overtook her, and she fell into a deep sleep.

Ben didn't sleep well that night either. He returned to his study, took a cold shower and sat at his desk. He then opened a drawer, pulling out an old photo of them together. He had never been able to throw it away. In the photo, they were nestled close, eyes filled with love for each other.

But now, he despised Jamie, and Jamie clearly hated him too. Logic told him he should stay far away from her, yet he couldn't bring himself to let go. Even if they were only left to hurt each other, he had accepted it.

The next morning, Winnie woke up to find the other side of the bed empty. She barely glanced at it before getting up, washing up, and heading next door to check on Jamie.

......

She knocked at the door, but there was no response inside.

This felt wrong.

seven at the latest. Now it was well past eight, almost nine. Could she have passed

the door waiting didn't seem like an option. She took a few steps back, preparing to kick the door open. But after a few tries, Ben emerged from the study, hearing the commotion. He quickly steadied her. "You're pregnant. Don't be making sudden

hasn't gotten up. It's really strange, and I'm worried she's passed out." Winnie's voice was full of concern, though she didn't

then, Jamie had been working part-time handing out flyers and had collapsed on the street. A kind passerby had called Winnie, who had rushed over. The doctor had said it was due to malnutrition and low blood sugar, and if she had

she not be

gotten up yet," Ben said with

last night, and knowing how much Jamie resented him, she was probably muttering curses about him under her breath until she finally drifted off in the early morning. With only a few hours of sleep, it would be a

waking up? That's not normal. Maybe I should call a locksmith?" "No need. We have a spare key," Ben replied, heading back to his

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