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.

with his wealth and career, the root of this emotional upheaval

his

lowered her head, unable

in her voice. "It's my fault.

Caleb was stunned.

consumed by the love and hate he felt for his first love, but now, to discover that Jamie's

wonder Ben was

resented for 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

Ben, she would never forgive herself. Her intentions had always been for his

just needs to rest, and he'll wake up soon,"

Lucas finally exhaled in relief. Her gaze softened as she turned to Jamie, tears welling up. "Jamie, I owe you an apology. Please stay

and avoided confronting the truth about Charlie to spare her conscience. But the moment she saw Charlie, her heart softened. That was the

said, nodding. Given Ben's condition, staying to care for him

left the room

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