The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Archibald, always the thoughtful one, quickly hopped out of the car and jogged over to help Emily.

"Take it easy. Work's important, but you gotta look after yourself too."

Emily felt a warmth in her heart. She knew Archibald genuinely cared, but she just saw it as a friend's concern.

She nodded lightly. "Okay, I'll."

Archibald watched as Emily walked into the company building, his eyes filled with affection and tenderness. Yet, he couldn't help but clench his fists, frustrated by his uncontrollable feelings.

After all, Emily was pregnant, and the child wasn't his.

Plus, she was still in touch with the child's father.noveldrama

In the past, Archibald would never have accepted this.

But now, he didn't understand why he was so emotionally invested in her.

Archibald took a deep breath, got back into the car, started the engine, and slowly drove away.

Emily, already in the elevator, missed the heartfelt scene. But someone else saw it.

Bryan, who had come to JM Jewelry Company to pick up some funds from the finance department, witnessed everything.

Standing alone in his mother's office, Bryan looked out the large floor-to-ceiling window, taking in the scene outside. His gaze was deep, and his lips twitched slightly as he recalled Archibald's look just now.

Emily and Michael had been out of touch for a few days, and it seemed their relationship had become even more complicated.

Just then, there was a knock on the office door.

Bryan coughed a few times, not responding immediately.

The secretary opened the door slightly, about to speak, but Bryan cut her off, "Let her

in."

How did Bryan know it was Emily?

The secretary was puzzled, but Bryan turned around, holding a cup of black coffee, his

face dark and intimidating. The secretary quickly retreated and invited Emily in.

Emily entered the office, her eyes scanning Bryan's stern face, feeling a bit apprehensive. She greeted him politely.

"Bryan, you're here."

"Surprised?" Bryan raised an eyebrow and casually poured Emily a glass of water, showing some consideration for her pregnancy.

Emily pursed her lips, took the glass, and replied softly. "Why would I be? This is your family's business. You can come whenever you want."

Her words seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm, but Bryan had no proof and couldn't accuse her. He invited Emily to sit on the couch, observing her expression as he continued.

"My mom went to meet a client and will be back soon. I'm just helping out."

Was that an explanation? There was no need to explain to her! Emily thought to herself, finding these wealthy people inexplicable.

Archibald was different. He was never ostentatious and always reliable.

Emily compared them in her mind, thinking that perhaps it was true that people of the same kind flock together.

Bryan probably didn't know about the incident at the hospital with Michael yesterday. Seeing his current cheerful demeanor, he might not even know Michael was hospitalized. Emily decided to stay silent.

But every time she tried to avoid the topic, Bryan would mercilessly reopen the barely healed wound, forcing her to face reality and think about that person again.

"So, how are things with you and Michael lately?" he asked.

Bryan's casual question made Emily feel even more uneasy.

She never treated Bryan with extra courtesy just because he was Penelope's son.

After all, she always relied on her own abilities, unlike those waiting to inherit family businesses.

"What do you mean, how are things?" Emily's face showed a hint of confusion. "Bryan, Michael and I are divorced. We have no relationship. Why do you always..."

Before Emily could finish, Bryan interrupted her bluntly. "Last night, Michael called me. I thought he had something important to say, but he just kept calling your name." Why did Michael always do this?

He always portrayed a deep, loving image in front of friends, but in reality, he constantly put her in awkward and unjust situations, making it seem like she was the one at fault.

Emily took a deep breath, trying to calm her irritation, and responded coldly, "Bryan, Michael's issues have nothing to do with me. Please don't involve me." Her eyes were firm, clearly not wanting to continue the conversation. Bryan frowned, thinking of Archibald downstairs.

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For Michael's sake, he decided to be straightforward. "Emily, you and Michael are divorced and have no relationship. But don't forget, you're carrying his child."

He glanced at her belly.

Emily found Bryan's words increasingly ridiculous.

"And then?" She retorted sharply.

"Since you're having his child, you should know that this child is part of the Smith family. He or she will be the heir to Smith Corporation. Do you think Michael, in his current state, will find another woman? He won't have any more children. So, this child is his only hope!" Bryan's voice grew more intense, and he stood up.

To Emily, Bryan's actions seemed like a severe reprimand.

She was the victim, yet she was being scolded?

"Bryan, what exactly do you mean?" Emily sneered, her eyes resolute. "I'll say it one last time. Michael has nothing to do with me. We're divorced. This child is mine alone. Michael has visitation rights, not custody. How I live my life is my business!" Her voice was strong and unwavering.

Bryan was stunned, not expecting such a firm rebuttal from Emily.

He opened his mouth, then sighed, his tone softening as he pointed outside. "What about the man who brought you here? It's obvious he has feelings for you. Can't you see that? What are you planning? Are you really going to let Michael's child call another man 'Dad'? Or change the child's last name?

"Emily, you can't be so selfish. You're the child's mother, but you can't just decide the child's future!"

Bryan's words hit Emily hard, but he didn't care about her feelings. He was determined to stand up for Michael.