CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Jamie's expression shifted almost imperceptibly as she asked, "Charlie, do you like that Uncle Ben a lot?"

"I do! He brings me lots of stuff, and I like that grandma too."

"I see."

Jamie looked at Charlie who was oblivious to the truth that the "Uncle Ben" he adored was actually the father he had always longed for. Her chest tightened with an uncomfortable heaviness.

For a moment, doubt crept in. Had she made the right choice back then, hiding the truth and keeping Ben and the Lucas family in the dark?

Maybe if she hadn't, Charlie wouldn't have grown up without a father in his life.

Charlie suddenly stopped, his face lighting up with joy as he spotted someone. Letting go of her hand, he ran ahead.

"Uncle Ben!" he shouted, launching himself into Ben's arms.

Ben crouched down to scoop him up. The usually reserved man, known for his detached demeanor, softened visibly in Charlie's presence, even smiling.

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to play today.

Jamie, who snapped out of her daze. She reached over and pinched Charlie's chubby cheek, her tone playful. "You little rascal, you forget all about me the moment you see your Uncle Ben." ""No, I didn't!" Charlie giggled,

softened as

before turning to Jamie. "Let's get going. It's

into the car. Since he insisted on sitting next to her, she didn't take the passenger

driver and sat with them

She had grown even more resistant

to sever any ties with him. In her mind, Ben belonged

gaze darkening. Even as he held Charlie's

minutes later, the car pulled

crowds were absent, replaced by a tranquil silence. Only a few staff members stood at the entrance, waiting for them. With the park rented out entirely, there was no need for tickets. Ben simply had his face scanned, and they

a cotton candy

big!" Charlie

at the oversized treat and had