The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 32 Discovery

When Emily got home, she noticed Michael still wasn't back. Sure, she made Sophia pay today, ruining her reputation, but the Smith Corporation's stock was tanking, and that left Emily feeling uneasy. Revenge didn't feel as sweet as she thought it would.

She figured she'd be happy once Sophia was disgraced, but nope, not even close. And to top it off, Michael hadn't kept his promise to take her out for steak. Lying on the bed, she closed her eyes, lost in thought.

She wondered if Michael would hate her enough to kill her if he found out she was behind all this. Their relationship was already hanging by a thread, and if he knew, he might just snap. But she didn't regret it. Despite the inner turmoil, she stood by her actions. Compared to what Sophia had done to her, this was nothing.

It was late, and Michael still wasn't home. Emily checked the time-1 a.m. She figured he wasn't coming back tonight. 'Forget it,' she thought, 'just go to sleep. If he comes back and we argue, it'll ruin the whole night.' Just as she was about to drift off, she heard Michael's car.

She opened her eyes. "Michael's actually back?"

For some reason, she got dressed and went downstairs. There he was, just coming in. Michael's face, which had been cold all day, softened a bit when he saw her. He seemed surprised she was still up.

He walked over, rubbing his temples tiredly. "Are you waiting for me? It's been a busy day. I'll take you out for steak next time." Emily didn't expect that to be the first thing he'd say.

She shook her head and asked, "How's the company? Is it serious?" She really wanted to know how much damage had been done to the Smith Corporation. If it was bad, she'd be the main culprit and too ashamed to face Mason, who had always been good to her.

Michael was taken aback. 'Doesn't she usually not care about me? Why is she suddenly concerned about my company today?' he thought.

took off his coat and tossed it on the sofa. "Shouldn't you be gloating over Sophia's downfall? Why do you look so worried? I thought you'd be too happy

angry and snapped, "Yeah, I should be gloating. I wish she'd stay disgraced forever.

why she cared about how Michael would handle Sophia, but she secretly hoped he'd be disappointed in her. Yet, she

had been dealing with this mess at the company all night and didn't want to talk about it anymore. Then, out of nowhere, that nauseous feeling

both in disbelief. They turned and ran to the bathroom. Emily had felt something was off while

it might be because of him. Michael watched her vomit over the sink, and he couldn't help and started to retch as well. The sudden sickness

said, "It's not your fault. How I deal

Michael's face softened; he couldn't even talk to her without making her sick. He gentled his tone, "Alright, you're tired too. Get some rest. I'll handle the company's issues. Your main job now is to take care of your health and stop looking so pale from

come down. What does the Smith Corporation have to do with me? At most, I'd be too ashamed to face Mason. I don't care about Michael.

the door, the sound stinging his ears, he shook his head, wondering why her temper flared up so easily. 'Did I say something

saw Michael come down with a grim face. She heard he'd already taken numerous calls

if she should say something to ease the tension, but then thought, 'Why should I? We're getting divorced

she suddenly felt a bit bad for him. She muttered to herself,

you, did you have anything to do with what

said to him before the press conference. Yesterday had been such a chaotic day that he hadn't had time to dwell on

and she choked on her bread. She quickly took a sip of