CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Linda nodded slightly, and the helper went to ladle some soup, treating her with the same gentle care as one might a child. When the helper left, Linda seemed a little reluctant to see her go. Jamie reassured her, "Don't worry, she'll be back in a couple of days."

Linda continued eating, her focus unwavering. It was hard to tell if she truly understood Jamie's reassurances or not.

Oddly enough, despite her mental state being comparable to that of a five-year-old, many of her actions still carried the poise of an adult. Perhaps her body remembered what her mind could not. Jamie watched her mother eat with quiet relief, feeling a small sense of comfort seeing her mother in a more settled state.

Then, the doorbell rang.

Jamie glanced at Linda. "I'll just get the door," she said softly before heading toward it.

As she opened the door, she froze, completely taken aback by the unexpected sight before her.

Charlie, oblivious to her reaction, chirped cheerfully from Mrs. Lucas's arms, "Mommy! I missed you so much!"

Jamie looked up at Mrs. Lucas, who gave her a soft smile. "Charlie really wanted to see you. He's been so distracted at our house, so I thought I'd bring him back for a little while."

guard, Jamie froze in the doorway, unsure what to do

sharp eyes seemed to pick up on her hesitation, but before she could ask, Charlie wriggled out of her arms, dashed forward, and hugged Jamie tightly. Without waiting for an explanation, he ran into the house and straight into Linda. Mrs. Lucas's gaze shifted from Linda to Jamie. The faint resemblance between the two struck her, though she wasn't entirely

no reservations. "Mommy, who's this lady?" he asked,

much she had kept from Charlie. His father's identity, Mrs. Lucas's role in their lives,

pang of guilt surged through her chest. She took a deep breath, trying

crouching to his eye level. "This is my mom.

eyes widened

nodded, her tone patient and gentle as she

apart from her and, occasionally, Ben and Mrs. Lucas. The concept of a grandparent was foreign to

I met her before?" he asked, his innocent gaze

had an accident," Jamie's voice softened as her gaze dimmed,

get it, Mommy. Don't be sad. I'll make sure

tiny hand, wiping away a tear that had

of her guilt mingled with a sense of relief at