CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

"I don't love her." Ben denied it instantly, adding, "Do you think I'm crazy? How could I ever love a gold digger?"

Mrs. Lucas narrowed her eyes. "If that's true, then why are you unwilling to give Summer a chance? She's everything I could hope for in a daughter-in-law. If you don't like her, then at least give me a reason."

Ben felt his irritation build. He could barely stand to make small talk with Summer, much less think about her flaws.

"I don't want to get married right now. Please, stop pressuring me."

Mrs. Lucas took a moment to reconsider. "Fine, you two only met tonight. I won't push you too hard. I'll allow you both to take things slow on one condition. You must cut all ties with that woman, and any other women who aren't worth your time."

As a mother, Mrs. Lucas wasn't entirely unreasonable. Once a grandchild was born, if Ben still didn't feel anything for Summer, Mrs. Lucas wouldn't mind if he kept a few "companions" on the side.

a ticking time bomb. If it ever got out, the Lucas family would

or something? Just don't put all your energy into managing my life," Ben said irritably. "I have work to do at the

brushed off so easily. "Are you planning to see her again? After all this time, are

Ben replied, trying to stay calm, "I respect you, but I'm an adult now. I have my own life and my

being watched and managed

The results of the paternity test would be in tomorrow, and once

was already asleep. Jamie, freshly showered and emotionally exhausted, lay on her bed, fighting back tears until she drifted

hand suddenly gripped her arm,

angry that she could sleep so peacefully through it all. Why was she so unaffected when he was kept, every night, plagued by memories