The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Isabella was ready for it Scarlett's unreasonable behavior.

After all, it wasn't her first rodeo at the Smith Mansion, even though it had been quite a while. She knew well what kind of people they were.

Isabella's face lit up with a smile as she slowly responded to Scarlett. "Scarlett, don't laugh at me. Unlike you, I didn't hit the jackpot with someone like Michael's dad. You're really lucky. I'm just grateful to have my daughter. I rushed over today to pay my respects to Mr. Mason Smith and you, to thank you for looking after Emily. I've been ill for years, and it's been tough on you."

Scarlett quickly jumped in. Hearing Isabella's words, she couldn't help but grin widely.

She immediately adopted a proud and arrogant stance. "I wouldn't dare take that credit. Your daughter is very independent. We haven't had to take much care of her... Besides, she doesn't stay home much. She and Michael often sleep in separate rooms. By the way, Ms. Taylor, you probably don't know about this, do you?"

Seeing Isabella's elegant and pretentious demeanor, Scarlett felt a bit annoyed.

Why did Isabella, who was also a woman with kids, live a different life from hers? Just a few months ago, Isabella's medical bills were still being paid by her!

Scarlett added, "Emily seems to be divorcing Michael."

As soon as she said this, the atmosphere got super awkward.

Mason's face turned really ugly, and he wished he could slap Scarlett right there.

At that moment, Veda's words echoed in his ears. "Grandpa, can't you see? Everyone in this family is trying to maintain your so-called happiness and love, but in the end, it's all fake. It's all for show! We were never meant to be happy together!"

Mason suddenly felt a wave of helplessness wash over him. He trembled and didn't know how to smooth things over.

Emily and Michael exchanged a glance and spoke first.

Emily spoke first. "Mom, Michael and I do have this idea. Didn't I tell you before?"

Michael took over. "Mom, we... I'll follow Emily's wishes. Whether to divorce or not... it's up to her decision."

Hearing this, Isabella got the picture.

She immediately smiled and shot back at Scarlett. "I think it's best for Emily and Michael to decide for themselves. Emily did mention it to me, but I didn't take it seriously. I thought I should ask Michael what he thinks. Actually, I like Michael a lot and am very satisfied with him, so I respect their opinions. Scarlett, we're getting older. Let's not meddle in their affairs. We should enjoy our own lives."

With that, Isabella took out two bank cards from her bag and handed them to Scarlett. "I know that during my hospitalization, you helped pay for some of the medical bills. Now that I'm almost recovered, it's time to settle the accounts. Don't worry, I've calculated everything. You can check it again if you want. It's a total of $800,000."

Hearing Isabella's words, Scarlett was momentarily stunned.

She never intended for Emily to pay back the money. In fact, she gave the money to keep Emily quiet so she could keep bullying her.

Now, Isabella was paying back the money right in front of Mason and Michael.

$800,000! What kind of medical expenses could rack up to $800,000?

It was clear that Scarlett and Emily had lied to pocket some cash!

They must have suspected it!

Sure enough, Scarlett noticed Mason's increasingly terrifying expression, like he was ready to explode. She immediately clammed up.

She forced a smile at Isabella and then found an excuse to leave.

As for the two bank cards, Scarlett didn't dare to take them and left them on the table.noveldrama

Anyone could take them, but she wouldn't dare.

Isabella chatted for a while before leaving, with Michael escorting her and Emily out of the yard.

Just before getting into the car, Isabella sent Emily away and spoke to Michael alone. "Michael, although I haven't interacted with you much, Emily has taken care of you for three years and worked hard in the Smith family for three years. Don't think I can't see it. She has suffered a lot in your family, especially from your mother's torment."

"Veda also did bad things to Emily before, but she has changed a lot now. And Mason, if it weren't for him protecting Emily, I fear she wouldn't have survived in the Smith Mansion."

Hearing this, Michael's expression changed, and his smile gradually faded.

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It turned out Isabella knew everything. Even though she had been bedridden for so long, she was well aware of Emily's suffering in the Smith family without needing to ask anyone.

Isabella added, "Emily is my only daughter. She knows the situation in the Smith family, and so do I. But why don't we want to go against your family, Michael? It's because of you. I believe you are a good person, and I can see that Emily still has feelings for you. I know my daughter best. I don't want her to have regrets, and I don't want you to have regrets either. So now, it's up to you."

Isabella made her point clear.

Michael understood. With Isabella's support, he was naturally very happy.

After sending Isabella and Emily away, Michael returned home full of hope.

But the Smith Mansion was still shrouded in gloom because Mason was still fuming, and Scarlett had really ticked him off. "I think you're tired of living! Didn't you see the news just now? Don't you know that Isabella has successfully taken back Brown Corporation? Yet you still flaunt your petty concerns in front of her! I really don't know how you got into our family in the first place."

As Mason's words fell, Scarlett immediately admitted her mistake. "Mason, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong!"

She had always been like this over the years, never hesitating.

Mason would have usually shown leniency for the sake of his deceased son.

But now, even if Michael and Veda knelt together, it might not help. Mason didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but Scarlett was truly infuriating. It wasn't enough to scold Emily as an elder; now she dared to criticize Isabella too.