The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 19 The First Maintenance

"You've been married to our Michael for over two years now, right? Why haven't you had a kid yet?" Michael's aunt asked, her tone dripping with judgment. She had a husband who was notorious for fooling around with women, and she herself was always hanging out with male models, all under the Smith Family's protection. Their reputation was pretty awful.

"Go pressure your husband. We're not in a rush," Emily shot back, not even bothering to look at her.

She used to put up with everything because she loved Michael and was willing to endure it for his sake. But now, as her love for Michael faded and her disappointment grew, she wasn't going to take their crap anymore. "What did you just say? Do you have any manners? How can you talk to your elders like that?" Faye Smith snapped.

"Elders should act like elders," Michael's angry voice cut through the tension from behind.

As soon as everyone saw Michael, they backed off, not wanting to provoke him. No matter how much they disliked Emily, she was still Michael's wife, and no one else had the right to criticize her.

Emily was taken aback; this was the first time Michael had stood up for her in front of everyone. In the past, he always pretended not to notice, letting them bully and mock her.

She had grown more and more disappointed in him because of his indifference and neglect.

"Come with me," Michael said, extending his hand to her without any expression.

Emily didn't want to make a scene in front of everyone, so she placed her hand in his. His palm was warm and dry, and for a moment, her heart raced. But then it settled back to normal. Michael had noticed her the moment she walked in. Maybe he had never really taken the time to see her before, but today, she looked so stunning that he couldn't take his eyes off her. Seeing her calm expression and slender waist, Michael felt a dryness in his throat.

"No one's watching us anymore. Let go of me," Emily said, pulling her hand away forcefully.

you cold? Have

it out. "None of your business. I'm going to Grandpa," Emily said, turning

away, unsure of his feelings. He was determined to divorce her, but after seeing her today, he felt reluctant to let her

Family, he had the most rational and professional judgment in business, but

surrounded by younger family members, laughing heartily. Not wanting to disturb him, she found

saying the banquet was

also noticed something was wrong with Emily. He felt a bit nauseous himself, but he hadn't eaten anything yet, being too busy talking. So, in the middle of a conversation, everyone saw

you?" Michael asked, trying to keep his irritation

a bit. "I told you, my stomach's upset. How many times do I have to say it?" She glared at Michael,

know what to say. After a moment,

again, "With your frail body, how are you going to have children for Michael? You're always

few more days, and Mason readily agreed. But Michael was unhappy and found Emily feeding fish in the

back to Emerald Lake Manor?"

softly, "Yeah, I want to stay with Grandpa for a few more days. You go back first."

with me." Michael couldn't explain why he insisted she return, only knowing she had to stay where

said I'm not going back." Emily threw down the fish food and turned

and grabbed her hand. "Give me a reason," he demanded

hand and glared at him. "Do I have to spell it out? You brought Sophia back to live there, and I find it disgusting, okay? Didn't you say you were willing to

but she was no longer someone he could control. She was completely