The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Right then, a light bulb went off in Emily's head.

She finally got why her mom had given Michael that scarf out of the blue.

Her mom had put in a lot of late nights to finish it. Emily had thought it was just a thank-you gift for Michael's help.

But now, thanks to Michael's hint, Emily realized her mom was trying to tell Michael that some things needed sorting out.

She also wanted Michael to know that she, as his mother-in-law, accepted him as part of the family.

But in the end, it was up to Michael to decide what to do next.

With this new understanding, Emily felt a wave of gratitude for her mom. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Michael caught this through the mirror.

He was taken aback for a second, then turned to Emily. "I just agreed to help, and I'mnoveldrama

doing it for Isabella, not you. Why are you getting all emotional? I don't just let anyone charm me into using a man's honey trap. I only do this for Isabella."

Emily was momentarily stunned by Michael's words.

They looked at each other and then burst into laughter.

All the previous misunderstandings just melted away.

The next morning, Michael rushed over to the Brown Villa.

To avoid any suspicion, he brought a whole crew with him, making it look like he wasn't there for any secret dealings.

Hayden was already at the door to greet him. Seeing the entourage, he quickly invited Michael inside. "Mr. Smith, what's so urgent that you had to come over so early? As I said, we're family. We shouldn't let arguments or fights come between us, right, Mr. Smith?"

Evelyn and Sophia were just as surprised.

Michael had said he was going to take them to court, and now he was here to talk things over.

This sudden change was hard to wrap their heads around.

Sophia was especially suspicious, thinking Michael might be there to gather intel for Emily.

Given their current relationship, it made sense for them to team up.

Sophia felt a twinge of jealousy but still put on a shy act in front of Michael, almost clinging to him. "Michael, I thought you'd never speak to me again."

Michael had to play it cool, not switching gears too quickly or seeming too distant from Sophia. He'd thought this through on the way over.

"Sophia, what are you talking about? You were my fiancée. I know you didn't want to fake a pregnancy. You genuinely wanted to have a child with me, unlike some people who ditch loyalty for profit and still ride on the Smith Corporation's coattails!" Michael smoothly shifted the conversation.

Evelyn was the first to bite.

She had thought this was just a father-daughter spat between Hayden and Emily, and no one else would get involved. Even if Michael could, he'd back off to protect the Smith Corporation's reputation.

Michael's dissatisfaction with Emily was so intense that he made a special trip just to complain about her.

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"Mr. Smith, are you talking about Emily? How did she ditch loyalty for profit?" Evelyn asked eagerly, her eyes lighting up, not doubting Michael for a second.

After all, they were almost family once.

If it weren't for that meddling Emily and Sophia's slip-up, Michael would already be their son-in-law!

Hayden was thinking the same thing.

Only Sophia still had doubts about Michael's sudden visit.

After all these years, she knew Michael well.

Since he had said they wouldn't meet again, why was he here now?

But Sophia couldn't be sure of her suspicions and decided to keep observing.

Michael replied, "Mrs. Brown, I want to apologize for my previous actions. I shouldn't have taken your family to court in a fit of anger. Actually, I didn't want to. It's just... I was really looking forward to having a child. After Sophia told me, I kept thinking about confessing to my grandfather. Then I could divorce Emily and be with Sophia. So when I found out Sophia wasn't pregnant, I was more disappointed than angry." With the sentimentality reaching this level, Michael felt he had done enough acting, even starting to believe it himself.

He then turned to Sophia and began to confess.

Every word was sincere, every sentence heartfelt, and he didn't stop until he saw tears in Sophia's eyes.

At that moment, Michael realized he shouldn't be the president of Smith Corporation. Isabella had found him another career, acting.

Now, the Brown family had completely let their guard down against Michael.

Sophia threw herself into his arms, feeling like she had achieved a happy ending, crying and saying, "Michael, I thought you really didn't want me anymore!"

Evelyn said, "Sophia, what are you saying? Mr. Smith loves you the most. You two are a perfect match, right, Mr. Smith?"

Hayden added, "Yes, I think so. Mr. Smith, it's my daughter Sophia who was wrong. You should be more tolerant of her. We are a family, and we should support each other."

Sophia was the first to be moved, followed by Hayden and Evelyn expressing their loyalty.

Michael couldn't help but think that the title of Smith Corporation president was really useful. No wonder so many people at the shareholders' meeting were jealous and wanted to remove him. They all coveted this position.

Meanwhile, Sophia was still clinging to Michael, endlessly acting spoiled. Michael felt disgusted from the bottom of his heart but had to endure it for the sake of business. Hearing Hayden mention "supporting each other" again, Michael remembered Emily's instructions before coming, directly telling the Brown family, "Mr. Brown, Mrs. Brown, Sophia, I'm here today to discuss a business cooperation with you."

Sophia raised an eyebrow, suddenly recalling her recent proposal to Emily, who had refused without even thinking.

Thinking of this, Sophia was very dissatisfied.

Now she wanted to see what Michael was up to.