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-"

sit down and talk to you," Jamie began gently. "I know what's bothering you, Ben. You're

Today, she knew they needed to clear the air. She couldn't let him keep living with this

his lips pressed into a thin line. He couldn't deny it. That was exactly what he was

Quincy were right. He needed to

finally admitted, "It's childish,

your shoes, I'd probably feel even worse." She took his hand in hers, holding it firmly. "But you have

felt a pang of guilt at her

right. He had been the one pushing her to grow, to excel. Yet here he was, struggling with his own fears now that she was

I never wanted to clip your wings or hold you back. I just... I'm so afraid

she said

who'd loved and lost. She understood

dreams, Jamie," Ben murmured finally, his voice clearer than before.