The doctor called over a nearby nurse. "Christine, please accompany this gentleman to the payment desk to check the details."

This nurse happened to be the one overseeing Charlie's room. She already felt sympathy for Jamie and her son, and now, assuming Ben was Charlie's father, she couldn't help but share Jamie's hardships with him. "She's been raising her sick child alone, working multiple jobs just to cover his medical bills. It's really not easy for her."

"I even suggested she upgrade to a VIP room. The room has two beds, one for a family member to rest. But she turned it down because the VIP rooms are too expensive."

Ben's heart twisted as he listened. So, this was how Jamie had been living all these years.

And this child-who was his father? Could it possibly be his own?

No, that couldn't be. Jamie had left him years ago for the sake of money, cutting him off entirely, severing every line of contact. She had left so coldly. How could she possibly have kept his child?

desk. The nurse provided Charlie's name and room number, and Ben was handed the

was shocking. The extent

child's room," Ben said, closing the file and

the fifth floor. Once you're off, turn right, and you'll find the room

the door, his hand hesitantly resting on the handle. Taking a deep breath, he gently pushed the

his eyes landed

to find any resemblance to

on how much he looked like his

your mother's," Ben said carefully. "Where's

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