CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Jamie couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath.

"Stop pretending." Ben's harsh words cut through the air, as cold and unrelenting as ever.

Jamie couldn't straighten up for a long moment. She gritted her teeth, determined to ignore the pain radiating from her wound, spreading like fire through her body. Sweat dripped from her forehead onto the pale hospital bed, leaving tiny dark stains. "I don't need to play games with you," she said finally, her voice frail but resolute. "It wouldn't work, and I don't want to. I just want my child back."

Ben's sharp gaze faltered for a moment before he replied in a cold tone, "Focus on recovering first."

With that, he turned and left the room.

Jamie slumped against the edge of the bed, exhausted and broken.

*

Meanwhile, Winnie drove aimlessly, following random road signs, unaware of where she was heading. The road grew increasingly desolate, with the sun sinking below the horizon and barely a soul in sight.

are we, Aunt Winnie?" Charlie

pale from blood loss, looked ghostly under the fading

she

so tired, Aunt

a smile. "You'll get some rest

clutching his toy tightly as he leaned against the

asleep, she retrieved a small bottle of pills, shaking a few into her

messages. But fear held her back. Instead, she leanedet against the

the middle of the night, Charlie's restless murmurs jolted

Don't come near Aunt Winnie or Mommy," he mumbled, his

leaned over him and realized he was

forehead, then compared it to her own. The stark difference in temperature confirmed it. Charlie had a

was no medicine nearby. Cradling Charlie in her arms, she hurried

breathlessly. "Do you have any nearby