CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Winnie felt a pang of guilt. How could she have doubted Ben's sincerity? "Alright, I'll let you get back to work," she said, a bit embarrassed. "We can talk more tonight when you get home."

Ben couldn't have planned it better. He ended the call, waited in his car until Jamie's video came through, more revealing than before. Satisfied, he finally tucked his phone away and stepped out of the car. Inside, Mrs. Lucas had prepared an impressive spread, with an empty seat to her left for Ben and to her right, his supposed future wife, Summer Larson.

Summer glanced at her watch, clearly anxious, and asked Mrs. Lucas softly, "Mrs. Lucas, do you think Ben might not like me?"

It was already late, and Ben still hadn't arrived. Could he be intentionally avoiding her?

Mrs. Lucas noticed Summer Lin glancing at her watch, and her smile softened. Unlike her stern demeanor with Jamie, she spoke to Summer with warmth. "Love can grow with time, dear. You have everything going for you; why wouldn't he like you? I wouldn't be surprised if he's more eager to marry you than you think."

Summer's cheeks turned pink. "I hope so! My parents are eager for a son-in-law and can't wait to have grandchildren."

only choice she had was to pick a man from among the eligible matches, a man she could actually care for. And Ben was exactly the man she

with that. We don't favor one gender over the other; boy or girl, any child from the two of you would be

theirs, a strong lineage with many children was the goal. With enough

time to hear that last statement. His face darkened. "Mom, did you invite me here just to throw a new

mother's voice grew stern as she glanced at him sharply. "This is

to emphasize Summer's esteemed background, her eyes carrying a silent warning. When it came to

her gaze, unmoved. With a faint smirk, he replied, "Did

wasn't blind to her intentions. Not only was she trying to introduce a woman, but she had already planned out his future family. He wasn't some pet to be arranged and

tense, Summer spoke up, smiling gently to defuse the situation. "Ben, my parents

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