CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery novel Chapter 1696

Jamie sighed, knowing Ben was trying to comfort her. Though she still felt a little wistful, she quickly let it go.

What she didn’t expect was that the boys’ whispered conversation would continue from the car all the way to the dinner table.

Even while eating, they huddled together, making it clear no one else was welcome to join their secretive chat.

Noticing how little food they had touched, Jamie tapped the table with a hint of exasperation. “Alright, you two. Mealtime is for eating, not whispering. Didn’t your teachers teach you that at school?”

Charlie immediately recognized that Jamie wasn’t joking this time. She was genuinely a little upset.

He quickly straightened up, putting on his most obedient expression as he picked up his utensils. “Got it, Mommy. I’ll eat properly now.”

Jamie then turned her gaze to Orion, who, sensing her sternness, also sat upright and promised to focus on his food.

With both boys settled and eating obediently, Jamie felt satisfied and relaxed.

Seeing her mood brighten, Ben smiled and poured her another glass of juice. “That made you this happy?”

Jamie let out a small huff, lowering her voice. “It’s because that little rascal lectured me in the car earlier. I was just getting back at him.”

Ben chuckled softly, shaking his head indulgently. “You’re so childish sometimes. Charlie is just a kid, and you’re still holding grudges against him.”

Jamie ignored his teasing. To her, it wasn’t a big deal—just a playful way to keep things lighthearted. After all, what’s the fun of having kids if you can’t mess with them a little?

Later that evening, Nina came to pick up Orion after dinner. She even took the time to thank Jamie.

“It’s nothing,” Jamie waved it off with a smile, gently patting the sleeping Orion in her arms. “Besides, I really like this kid.”