CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Jamie smiled softly. "I got home late last night and didn't see you. I was just about to call when Nash showed up with you."

Ben rubbed his temples, his headache a sharp reminder of the previous night's drinking.

"Take some vitamin C." Jamie had everything ready and handed him a tablet.

Ben accepted it wordlessly, his mind still clouded. He had spent the previous night wrestling with his thoughts, wanting to talk things through with Jamie. He had even considered flying to her business trip destination if she couldn't make it home. But as it turned out, she had come back. He let out a bitter laugh. "Jamie, do you ever get tired of me acting like this?"

"What are you talking about?" Jamie replied with a hint of exasperation. "You're my husband. How could I ever get tired of you? You, of all people, should know how I feel."

Her wishes were simple: for their child to be happy and healthy, for Ben to stay well, and for the three of them to live a peaceful, joyful life together.

"But I-"

gently. "I know what's bothering you, Ben. You're afraid that if I leave, someone else will come along, and

beside him, a soft smile on her lips, her tone warm yet firm. Today, she knew they

a thin line. He couldn't

Quincy were right. He needed to accept Jamie's brilliance, not stifle

finally admitted, "It's

her voice steady. "This is just how much you love me. If I were in your shoes, I'd probably feel even worse." She took his hand in hers, holding it firmly. "But you have nothing to worry about. You know how much I love you, and you're the one who encouraged me to chase my dreams

of guilt

grow, to excel. Yet

wanted to clip your wings or hold you back. I just...

know," she

the only one who'd loved and lost. She understood where his fear came

voice