The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 59 Eerie Atmosphere

Daniel looked at Emily with a soft smile. "Emily, this isn't on you. Don't beat yourself up over someone else's screw-up. Remember what the doctor said? You need to chill and rest so the baby stays healthy. Don't forget that, okay?" Emily lay there, feeling down and unable to shake off the fear. "Daniel, I just need some time alone."

Daniel nodded and left the room. Emily touched her belly, thinking about how close she came to losing her baby last night. 'I'm so sorry, baby. I should've protected you better.' The guilt was eating her up.

She wanted out of her marriage. She wanted a divorce, like, yesterday. The thought made her tear up. 'How did things get so messed up with Michael?'

During the week Emily was in the hospital, Michael showed up every day. But after seeing the look in her eyes when she told him to leave, he couldn't bring himself to go in.

On the day she was discharged, Michael finally walked into the room. Emily didn't kick him out or say a word; she just ignored him.

Ava was helping Emily pack. "Mrs. Smith, how did you end up back here? You need to take better care of yourself. When we get home, I'll whip up something tasty to help you recover."

Ava's concern warmed Emily a bit. She smiled, "Thanks, Ava."

As they packed, Michael spoke up, "Ava, can you give us a minute?"

Sensing the tension, Ava sighed and stepped out.

Michael moved closer and grabbed Emily's hand. "Emily, are you giving me the silent treatment? You're still mad, right?"

Emily pulled her hand away coldly. "She almost killed me. Can't I be mad? Mr. Smith, everyone has their pride. If you don't care about yours, I can disrespect you too."

softened his tone. "Emily, I

You think I'm just fighting? Michael, be honest-do you even

that, she grabbed her stuff and walked out. Michael followed, trying to take her things,

charity auction at Silver Creek Manor tomorrow? I'll get you anything you want to make up for

was interested, Michael said, "Yeah, I'll take you. You can have anything you

Emily nodded. "Okay."

felt guilty, but she didn't care

One piece, a hairpin named "Lucky," had

but not "Lucky," which Isabella had made just for her. It was a gift from Isabella before her accident, a keepsake she treasured. The hairpin was crafted with such care for her coming-of-age ceremony, and Isabella had hoped she'd wear it on

auctions, but "Lucky" never showed up. She had no clue who bought it and never expected it to pop

she was livid. She'd felt guilty and remorseful for years for not being able to retrieve Isabella's belongings,

gemstones and materials Isabella personally picked out. She crafted it herself, not

gift with her own hands. She'd said she hoped "Lucky" would bring Emily a lifetime of happiness and success. Now, Isabella was still in a coma in the hospital, with

Even though she bathed every day there, it wasn't the same

thing she did when she got home was head straight

realized a problem: she forgot to

felt a bit desperate. Even though this was her room and no

to give up and make a quick dash for it, Michael suddenly entered

hadn't run out naked, or she

outside asking, "Emily,

respond, unsure of his intentions. She pressed herself against the door and locked it. Michael, not hearing a response