"Why don't you stay home and take care of Charlie? With you watching over him, I'd feel completely at ease. Besides, I'm earning enough money now. You don't need to worry. I can more than provide for the both of you," Ben said, his tone gentle but firm. The Lucas Corporation was massive, and Ben's past work as a lawyer brought in astronomical fees, starting in the millions. Financial security was never a concern for their family.

Jamie shook her head. "The work I've done before was all over the place, but didn't you support me in doing it? What's this sudden change, Ben? You're switching sides faster than flipping a page!"

Her decision to return to studying law had been encouraged by Ben himself. But now, hearing him say this, it felt like he was wavering, as though he wanted her to stay at home.

Stay at home and do what?

Take care of the child?

To Jamie, this was an opportunity she couldn't let slip away. It was her chance to prove herself.

"That's not what I meant," Ben said softly, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "I just see you running yourself ragged, and it makes my heart ache. Jamie, I love you so much. I can't bear to see you worn out."

of warmth, his words

Jamie not understand what he

that, after all the effort she had put in, this was her chance to shine. She needed to prove herself to

go back to work tomorrow. Is there anything you're craving? I can order food for you or get you some bubble tea."

Jamie knew this well.

her mind wasn't on food or rest. She

distracted expression almost immediately. "You're not yourself. Did

just have to meet with a potential

didn't tell Ben that the partner in question

Ben wasn't so easily

meeting? Is this about the law firm? Jamie, why aren't you

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