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.

wealth and career, the root of this emotional upheaval

Jamie, his

her head, unable

in her voice. "It's my fault.

Caleb was stunned.

was one thing for Ben to be consumed by the love and hate he felt for his first love, but now, to

wonder Ben

she had endured countless hardships to raise their child on her own. Caleb pressed his lips together, about to say something, but Mrs. Lucas interrupted, her tone anxious.

happened to Ben, she would never forgive herself. Her intentions had always been

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

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 Charlie. He's my grandson. I'll make sure nothing

the truth about Charlie to spare her conscience. But the

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

the room to give them

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