The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 4 Confession

With Michael around, the Brown Family members wisely kept their mouths shut, after all, Emily was still technically the Smith Family's mistress. And Hayden's company was in deep financial trouble, needing cash badly. So, even though he couldn't stand Emily, he had to play nice in front of Michael.

"Emily, just say sorry to Sophia. She won't hold it against you," Hayden said, giving Sophia a secret look to keep things cool.

But Sophia acted like she didn't notice. "Are you sure you want me to apologize?" Emily ignored Hayden and locked eyes with Sophia, asking again.

Sophia felt a pang of guilt under Emily's intense stare. She pinched herself and turned away, looking at Michael with a pitiful expression. "I don't need Emily's apology, Michael. My leg hurts so much."

Emily smirked. "You should get to the hospital. Wait any longer, and the wound might start to heal."

Michael took a deep breath. It seemed like Emily's sweet and kind act was just that-an act. This was the first time he'd seen her so harsh.

"Emily, look at yourself. You're really annoying," Michael said, not even glancing at her as he picked up Sophia and walked out. Once Michael left, it was just Hayden and Evelyn. Amelia had already been sent upstairs to rest.

Emily didn't want to stick around in this suffocating place either. She was about to leave when Hayden and Evelyn chased after her.

"Stop," Hayden ordered.

"Something else?" Emily turned back, her gaze icy.

"What? You think you can just leave after hitting Sophia?" Hayden yelled.

sick. "When did you see me hit her? Her

Sophia is

You mistress, you have no right to mention my

cheek turned red with

to Evelyn? Where are your manners?"

her swollen cheek, not surprised. "Yeah, I have no manners because my father never taught me," she shot back, her

remembering why he had called her back. "Emily, I won't hold it against you. We can forgive you for hitting Sophia if you can get Mr. Smith to invest in the Brown Corporation. I'll treat you like I used to." Emily finally got why Hayden wanted her at this so-called welcome party. She couldn't help but laugh in anger. "Even if I could

fine if you don't help. Just agree to divorce Mr. Smith, and Sophia will naturally help us," Evelyn said, making Emily stop

you mean?" Hayden clearly didn't

teased, nudging Hayden. With Evelyn's hint, Hayden suddenly got it. No wonder Michael left with Sophia; he liked her. Emily's fingers clenched so tight they turned white. "And don't think I don't know Mr. Smith already mentioned divorce to you. If you're smart, sign the papers quickly,"

even know how she walked out of Serenity Villa. This place used to be her and Isabella's happy home. Back then, Hayden was a loving dad and a gentle husband. It felt like yesterday, yet so far away. Now, she just wanted to escape, to erase their words from her mind. The marriage she had fought so

heading to the hospital, Sophia clung tightly to Michael, but he only felt nauseous. He frowned, wondering if it was because of Emily

wrong, Michael?" Sophia

the car window. Sophia silently pulled away, knowing not to

After driving for a while, she finally couldn't help but stop the car. She covered her face with her hands and buried her head in the steering wheel, crying

her out of it. "Hello, Abigail Rodriguez." She tried to

best friend, Abigail,

you sound down. What's wrong?" Abigail asked,

time? Let's talk in person," Emily