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.

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

something? Just don't put all

off so easily. "Are you planning to see her

an adult now. I have my own life and my

watched and managed

hardened expression. The results of the paternity test would

fighting back tears until she drifted of. Half-asleep, she heard the door open, followed by the weighty thud of

you?" Ben's hand suddenly

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