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.

No need to worry."

frowning, unsure whether to believe him or

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 ready to confront

handle herself as he quickly sent

you okay?" Sophia asked, concerned as he

you know he's

was momentarily stunned by Michael's mild rebuke, then her eyes welled up as she pretended to be hurt. "Michael, I didn't mean to

sorry, I'll go explain to Mr. Jackson right now. I really didn't mean it, Michael, you have to believe me." She was

it, it's my fault. You should go rest," Michael said irritably and walked

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

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

Emily's expression was sour,

just throw up?" Michael

'How

out," Emily snapped, feeling there was nothing to

to talk to me like this? Do you

is that saying? Double standards.' She felt

you? If you want someone to smile at you, go to Sophia. Why are you bothering me?" Emily snorted coldly. Michael

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