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.

Brown, Mr. Smith just has a bit of gastritis. No need to worry." Andrew made up an

frowning, unsure whether to believe him

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

Michael said coldly, looking like he was ready

handle herself as he quickly sent her room

you okay?" Sophia asked,

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

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 let Mr. Jackson misunderstand." She had done it on purpose; she wanted everyone to think

I'll go explain to Mr. Jackson right now. I really didn't mean it, Michael, you have to

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

watched Michael's back with a hint of

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

are you doing in my room?" Emily's expression was sour, having

you just throw up?" Michael asked, ignoring her

was puzzled. 'How does

your business. Get out," Emily snapped, feeling there was nothing to talk

you have to talk to me like this? Do you

'What is that saying? Double standards.' She felt it perfectly

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

and we can