CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery novel Chapter 1699

At the event that day, some people were bold enough to question Ben directly to his face. It was no surprise that, in his absence, they felt free to make unpleasant comments to Jamie instead, leaving her to deal with it alone.

Ben held Jamie’s hand, his gaze soft and full of care.

“After everything we’ve been through to get here, you should understand how determined I am to protect you,” he said gently, his voice steady and soothing. “If anything happens to you, you have to tell me. If you don’t, how am I supposed to know? I can’t let you suffer in silence.”

Jamie nodded. “I know. I promise. But I really just want to use this opportunity to prove myself.”

How could she not? If she didn’t prove herself now, when would she?

Her goal was to stand alongside Ben for the long haul.

“And what exactly will proving yourself through working with her accomplish? Jamie, you need to understand that as long as you’re with me, you don’t need to—”

Before Ben could finish, Jamie placed her hand over his lips, stopping him mid-sentence.

Her resolve was clear.

“I know what you’re thinking,” Jamie said, her tone calm yet firm. “But let me explain. Lila looks down on me. If I can successfully collaborate with her, it will set an example and show others not to underestimate me.”

Her intentions were straightforward.

Ben gently stroked her hair. “You need to understand that some people’s negative opinions can’t be changed, no matter what you do. All you need to do is focus on being the best version of yourself. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone.”

He wasn’t wrong. Even his mother had finally let go of her prejudice against Jamie, and his father now doted on their son, Charlie, instead of interfering in their lives.

But the problem was the constant judgment from others. Jamie wanted to put an end to the criticism entirely.