He must have been utterly heartbroken.

"Alright, I'll stay with you," Jamie relented, her heart softening.

It was just staying with a sick person for one night. If Ben didn't get better, he probably wouldn't be able to make it to the office the next day anyway. Hearing her agreement, Ben's grip on her hand loosened slightly.

Jamie kept her word, settling on the sofa beside him and draping a blanket over herself. Through the quiet night, Ben's hand never let go of hers.

By the time dawn broke, they were still holding on to each other, as if that touch alone could ward off the pain and keep the world at bay.

The next morning, Jamie was woken by the sound of movement.

She opened her eyes to find herself still lying on the sofa. Instinctively, she glanced to her side, but the spot was already empty.

The helper entered with breakfast.

the man who was here

looked slightly startled. "He left early this morning. He asked me not to wake you. He

time, she almost fell off the sofa. It was already

had not only gotten up to take Charlie

wave of guilt

and hurried

are you here? Mr. Lucas said you were taking the day off. I thought you wouldn't be coming

company had begun addressing

to explain, Jamie diverted the topic by noticing how rushed the assistant looked.

before replying. "I'm on my way to the hospital to visit the elderly heart patient. You know, the one being used as

possible," he added with

mounting public pressure, Ben was determined

hesitated, but Jamie persisted, giving

assistant went to speak with the

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