CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Charlie was now in the operating room.

Mrs. Lucas was just as anxious as Jamie, if not more.

Seeing Mrs. Lucas's unconcealed worry, Jamie felt ashamed of the fleeting suspicion she'd had earlier. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Lucas. I thought..."

"It's understandable that you'd feel that way," Mrs. Lucas said, giving Jamie a complicated look.

She hadn't forgotten how harshly she had treated Jamie in the past. If not for Charlie, she might still be holding onto her prejudice against Jamie, unwilling to see things clearly.

"Let's not dwell on it," Ben interjected, cutting the conversation short. "The lead surgeon is here."

He stepped forward to speak with the doctor, his usual calm demeanor overshadowed by a hint of urgency. Though Ben tried to appear confident, his concern was evident, no less intense than Jamie's. He just wasn't the type to openly express it. Jamie observed him, her emotions complicated.

Soon, the surgery began.

Heart transplants were lengthy procedures, and they waited from noon until evening, their eyes sore from staring at the glowing "In Surgery" sign that refused to dim.

was physically drained. Her pale complexion didn't

rest. I'll

If Charlie wakes up after surgery and doesn't see me,

right away,

was stubborn, and Ben knew it. He changed tactics. "Do you want Charlie to worry about you?

hesitation, he pressed further. "If you don't want to leave entirely, at least let Caleb arrange a place for you

wasn't around,

resting room for her. Despite her

almost as

head hit

creases in her brow. Even in her sleep,

he returned to the operating room, moving back and forth between

then, Jamie had woken up and rushed to the doctor. "Doctor, how did my Charlie's surgery

three worried family members and smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, the surgery was a success. Now we

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