The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Sunday was a rare sunny day.

Emerald City had been under a blanket of clouds for the past few days.

Emily had been stuck at home for several days, which put her in a foul mood.

She originally wanted to visit Mason, but Daniel mentioned that Veda had been there constantly, and Scarlett had been dropping by to push her into blind dates. This led to frequent mother-daughter conflicts, even involving hospital security.

Michael was caught in the middle between Scarlett and Veda, feeling miserable.

But Daniel also mentioned that Michael had a big fight with Scarlett over Veda, even canceling Scarlett's birthday party.

As a result, Scarlett took out her anger on the household staff.

The seemingly peaceful Smith family suddenly became chaotic.

Emily didn't want to get involved in the mess, especially avoiding Scarlett as much as possible.

With Veda there and Michael having added more security, including Benjamin being assigned to watch over Mason, Scarlett couldn't get close, so there wouldn't be any trouble.

Thinking about this, Emily felt much better.

Seeing the bright, cloudless sky, she took out a lipstick from her elegant purse and applied it.

Today, Emily wore a black strapless gown. She didn't overdo her makeup, just a simple touch-up, but this rare look made her stand out.

Her long, beautiful hair cascaded down her back, complementing her skin perfectly. Even without any jewelry, Emily exuded a stunning, luxurious aura.

So much so that when Michael, dressed in a tailored black suit, saw Emily, he was once again captivated.

To passersby, they looked like a divorced couple who still matched inexplicably well,

though they didn't feel that way themselves. They barely spoke even after getting into the car.

However, Michael still thoughtfully brought Emily a cup of her favorite coffee.

Emily thanked him simply and didn't start another conversation.

Michael was frustrated with Emily's attitude, but he knew he couldn't win her

forgiveness with just a few words. He needed to resolve the conflict between them and Sophia.

So, the focus was on Sophia.

Meanwhile, Sophia, preparing to win Michael over, had changed her outfit several times.

She repeatedly checked her makeup and dress, unable to tear herself away from the mirror.noveldrama

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Evelyn teased her, "I don't see what's so great about Michael. Do you really think he'll be sincere with you when you're chasing him so actively?"

Evelyn's harsh words were nothing new to Sophia.

She just thought Evelyn underestimated her abilities and replied nonchalantly, "What do you know? He said he'd come to my birthday party no matter what. Even after all the drama, he still wants to come. That shows he genuinely cares about me!

"Just wait and see. Today, I'll show everyone who really matters to Michael, me or Emily!"

With that, Sophia hummed a tune and swayed in front of the mirror.

The birthday party was about to start.

Michael and Emily arrived just in time.

Emily planned to part ways with Michael as soon as they entered the hall, but he grabbed her back and linked her arm with his.

"What are you doing?" Emily asked, surprised and frowning at Michael.

Michael's lips curled into a playful smile. "Stay with me; the show is about to start."

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But to her shock, she saw Emily holding Michael's arm as they appeared before her, both with blank expressions. Sophia had to convince herself that Emily had forced Michael to come, and that Michael's heart was with her. Reluctantly, Sophia approached them. As usual, she gave Michael a sweet, soft smile. "Michael."

Sophia shamelessly rushed towards Michael, but even then, Michael didn't let go of Emily. Sensing Emily's intention to pull away, Michael tightened his grip on her wrist. Emily glanced at Michael helplessly, seeing his cold, distant look towards Sophia. In front of everyone, Sophia felt humiliated. The tension between the three was obvious to the onlookers, who began to gossip.

"They say Mr. Smith and the Brown sisters' drama could fill a hundred TV episodes. Looks like it's true!"

"Ms. Sophia Brown and Mr. Smith were clearly in love. Where did this illegitimate daughter come from to steal Mr. Smith? She's shameless!"

"Who knows what spell the Brown family's illegitimate daughter cast on Mr. Smith. He married her, and now she wants half his fortune in the divorce!"

"Yeah, she spent three years to get a huge payout, no kids to burden her. She's really cunning!"

"Then why did Mr. Smith come to Ms. Sophia Brown's birthday party holding her hand?"

"Obviously, it's because of public pressure. Look at all the media here. Mr. Smith, from such a prestigious family, has to keep up appearances for the Smith Corporation and the family's reputation."

Emily couldn't ignore the whispers around her. They stung like needles. But this was Sophia's event, so it was natural for people to side with her. Helpless, Emily chose to endure, giving Michael and their relationship a chance.