The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 23 Mr. Smith Embarrasses Himself Again

Nicholas couldn't care less about Sophia's sweet talk; he just saw the disgust in his eyes.

He thought, 'Why would Michael marry such a scheming woman?' but he kept his mouth shut.

Emily was bored out of her mind and dragged Abigail back to their room.

"Michael didn't tell Mr. Jackson you're his wife. How do you feel about that?" Abigail teased with a grin.

"I don't feel anything. Stop gossiping and get some rest. We're leaving tomorrow." Emily shooed Abigail back to her room.

But Emily couldn't shake off what Abigail said. She looked down at her belly and whispered, "Baby, are you mad?"

As if the baby could hear her, she suddenly felt nauseous and rushed to the bathroom to throw up.

Meanwhile, Michael was deep in a discussion about Moonlit Treasures with Nicholas. Out of nowhere, he stood up, looking pale, and bolted to the bathroom.

Nicholas and Sophia were caught off guard, but Andrew quickly stepped in, "Sorry, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Smith might be feeling a bit unwell. Let's wrap this up for today."

Nicholas was puzzled but respectful and left without pressing further. Sophia, on the other hand, wasn't so easily convinced.

"Andrew, what's wrong with Michael?" Sophia asked, looking worried. As Michael's right-hand man, Andrew knew the truth but couldn't spill the beans.

of gastritis. No need to worry." Andrew made up an excuse

stood there, frowning, unsure whether to believe him or

in his life. The first was at the all-hands meeting, and now this. He wished he could strangle Emily for embarrassing him in front of Nicholas. After washing his hands, he found

me Mrs. Smith's room number," Michael said coldly, looking like he was

could only hope Emily could handle herself as he quickly sent her room number to Michael's

are you okay?" Sophia asked, concerned as he came

was in a foul mood, and seeing Sophia reminded him of something. "Why did you let Mr. Jackson think you're my wife? Don't you know he's honest and upright? If he finds out you're not my wife, our deal with Phantom Beauty could be in jeopardy. I

stunned by Michael's mild rebuke, then her eyes welled up as she pretended to be hurt. "Michael, I didn't mean to let Mr. Jackson misunderstand." She had done it on purpose; she wanted

now. I really didn't

go rest," Michael said irritably

something slipping away, something changing. She watched Michael's back with a hint

she opened the door and saw Michael's grim face, she immediately tried to close it, but it was too late. Michael was quicker and blocked the

in my room?" Emily's

throw up?" Michael asked,

'How does he

snapped, feeling there was

this? Do you only

found his words laughable. 'What is that saying? Double standards.' She felt

I smile at you? If you want someone to smile at you, go to Sophia. Why are you bothering me?" Emily snorted coldly. Michael was helpless. "Is Sophia the only thing we can talk

felt he was just looking for trouble. "Nope, and we can also talk