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."

froze in the doorway, unsure what to do

of her arms, dashed forward, and hugged Jamie tightly. Without waiting for an explanation,

this lady?" he asked, his curiosity on

to respond. She realized how much she had kept from Charlie. His father's identity, Mrs. Lucas's role in their

pang of guilt surged through her chest. She took a

Jamie said softly, crouching to his eye level. "This is my mom. That means she's

Charlie's eyes widened

nodded, her tone patient and gentle as

and Mrs. Lucas. The concept of a grandparent was foreign to

before?" he asked,

as her gaze dimmed, her thoughts scrambling for the right words to

perceptive, gently said, "I get it, Mommy. Don't be sad.

reached out with his tiny hand, wiping away a tear that had escaped down

and she pulled Charlie into a tight hug. The weight of her guilt mingled with a sense of relief at her son's