The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"It's not that I want to butt in, but you really don't know your limits!"

Scarlett had already been proven guilty of harming Mason, but as long as this matter didn't get out, she still held power.

She was still Michael and Veda's mother, and she had every right to discipline them. Even if they were abroad, so what? Could Michael and Veda really deny their mother? Michael might have said otherwise, but he still sent money every month.

A mother knows her son best.

Scarlett had a firm grip on Michael because of this.

"Tell me, how far have you and Emily gone? Didn't you say you two have been married for three years and you haven't touched her? If you haven't touched her, then how is she pregnant? This is clearly an illegitimate child! It's tarnishing the Smith family name..."

As Scarlett was about to start lecturing again, Michael couldn't be bothered and hung up the phone.noveldrama

Veda had already come by earlier, saying Emily was pregnant with an illegitimate child. Now, Scarlett, who was abroad, was saying the same thing.

How did Scarlett find out so quickly?

There was only one possibility: Sophia, who had just returned from abroad, was stirring up trouble.

Initially, Michael wanted to tolerate her, but now he felt there was no need.

He found Sophia's number in his contacts and called her immediately.

Sophia was feeling quite pleased with herself for her clever schemes. First, she informed Veda, then Scarlett. She was sure no one would let Emily off the hook now.

Soon, everyone would know Emily was pregnant with an illegitimate child.

'Let's see how Emily could ever recover in Emerald City!' she thought smugly.

Just as Sophia was reveling in her success, her phone rang. It was Michael.

Michael hadn't called her in a long time, so Sophia was thrilled. She answered with a sweet, soft voice. "Michael..."

"Sophia, do you remember Emily's last warning to you? Spreading rumors about her child being illegitimate, have you thought about what Emily might do to you? You know the saying 'a cornered rabbit will bite,' right? Don't say I didn't warn you. It's not smart to shoot yourself in the foot.

"And if you have nothing better to do, you should leave the country and not stay in Emerald City.

"If you insist on ruining someone, I can tell you right now, it's a pipe dream. I will make sure you pay back a hundredfold. So, it's best not to dig your own grave."

With that, Michael hung up the phone mercilessly.

Every word of his threat hit Sophia hard. She began to feel jealous. She had been hurt, tried hard to please them, and done her best to get close to them over the years, but these people never appreciated it and always opposed her.

Sophia couldn't understand what was so good about that bitch Emily?

Would Michael really rather have a woman who cheated and was pregnant with an illegitimate child than her?

***

Emily had been feeling pretty down lately.

But luckily, Abigail was there for her. To take care of Emily, Abigail even took a month off work, losing her salary and last month's bonus.

At first, Emily didn't think much of it, but after several days of Abigail's boss calling, Emily didn't want to keep burdening her friend.

"Abigail, I'm doing better now. You should go back to work."

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Going back to work wasn't impossible, but Abigail needed to make sure Emily was safe. Emily hadn't fully recovered from the recent events.

After all, it was her beloved mother who had passed... Abigail couldn't leave her alone. She said, "It's nothing. Those people at work are just making a fuss over nothing! "Emily, if you really feel bad, why don't you help me with some design sketches? It'll save me time, and your work will make me shine!

"Think about it. Maybe our boss will be so happy that they'll give me my bonus back!" Emily thought about it and nodded.

"Really? Then it's settled!" Abigail was delighted.

After all, Emily's drawing skills were top-notch.

Emily agreed to Abigail's request.

She wanted to distract herself. For days, she couldn't stop thinking about Isabella, whether her eyes were open or closed.

Thinking of Isabella's face brought Emily immense sorrow and tears that wouldn't stop.

Emily tried hard not to cry because she knew she had to face this moment.

Roger had been caught and deported. He left in disgrace.

Even Alice and Luna didn't see him off.

His accomplices were also punished, with some receiving life sentences.

Emily thought hearing this would bring her comfort, but it only made her feel more bitter.

She had no close family left.

Only Abigail was there for her, but Emily didn't want to burden her friend. She had no outlet for her grief and sometimes cried silently to avoid worrying Abigail.

So, Emily wanted to find something to do.

Maybe helping Abigail with her drawings was a good choice.

Just as Emily was thinking, her phone rang.

No one had contacted her for days.

So when the phone rang, Emily was startled, especially seeing it was Leo. Her nose tingled, and that bitter feeling surged again.

"Why is Mr. Ward calling you? What does he want? The Ward family is shameless. They can't control their son, who is still causing trouble at forty, and now they have the nerve to call you!" Abigail stood up for Emily.

The Ward family had gone too far.

Roger had done such terrible things. Even though he was in jail, he was alive. But Emily's mom... and now they cared?

What a show!

Emily's tears fell.

She wiped them away and forced a smile to explain to Abigail. "Abigail, I know you're looking out for me. At first, I didn't want to acknowledge them either, but thinking from my mom's perspective, if she were alive, she'd want to meet her biological parents."