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.

man who was

left early this morning. He asked me not to wake you. He also took Charlie to school and said you

the sofa. It was already 10 a.m., two hours past

gotten up to take Charlie to school but had also gone straight

wave of guilt washed over

and hurried

surprised when he saw her. "Miss Lewis, why are you here? Mr. Lucas said you

officially employed, everyone at the company had

topic by noticing how rushed

for a moment before replying. "I'm on my way to the hospital to visit the

to speed up the project. We're all under pressure to get things done as quickly as possible," he added with a helpless shake of his

Ben was determined to push forward decisively. "Can I come with you?"

persisted, giving enough reasons to eventually convince

speak with

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