Ben found it hard to describe his current emotions.

It felt as though something was violently pulling at him, threatening to tear him apart. The familiar scent lingering on Jamie overwhelmed his senses, sending his head spinning. Eventually, he blacked out. Mrs. Lucas panicked.

"Ben!" she screamed desperately, but he didn't wake up.

Jamie reacted quickly. "Mrs. Lucas, call Caleb. Ask him to come and check on Ben."

Taking Ben to the hospital would inevitably lead to media coverage. Worse, his enemies might seize this opportunity to strike. Having Caleb come over was the safest option.

"Right, I'll call Caleb now," Mrs. Lucas said hurriedly, snapping out of her panic.

Caleb, upon hearing that Ben had coughed up blood and collapsed, grabbed his medical kit and rushed over immediately.

The diagnosis was clear. Ben had been overcome by extreme anger and stress.

like Ben, with his wealth and career, the root

turned to Jamie, his eyes questioning.

head,

sighed, guilt heavy in her voice. "It's my fault. Ben found out that

Caleb was stunned.

consumed by the love and hate he felt for his first love, but

Ben was

so many years had never betrayed him. On the contrary, she had endured countless hardships to raise their child on her own. Caleb pressed his lips together, about to say something, but Mrs. Lucas

would never forgive herself. Her intentions had always been for his betterment, but her interference

fine. He just needs to rest, and he'll wake up soon," Caleb assured

in relief. Her gaze softened as she turned to Jamie, tears welling up. "Jamie, I owe you an apology. Please stay by Ben's side and take care of him. And don't worry about

had disliked Jamie and avoided confronting the truth about Charlie to spare her conscience. But the moment she saw Charlie, her heart

Jamie said, nodding. Given Ben's condition, staying to care for him was the least she

the room to give them

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