The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 80 Returning Late at Night

Sophia rolled out of bed to check what was going on, but as soon as she cracked the door open, she caught a glimpse of Michael's back as he left. Furious, she hurled the vase from the nearby cabinet. By the time Michael got downstairs and into his car, he realized he hadn't said a word to Sophia. She was probably going to cry again.

Michael thought about calling Sophia to explain, but he picked up the phone and then put it down, in no mood to get an earful of her begging. He was torn about whether to go back or not, feeling all kinds of conflicted.

He also wondered if Emily was okay after her fall at the hospital. With all these mixed feelings, he decided to shoot Sophia a text instead.

Michael: [Something came up at work, had to leave early. Get some rest.]

When Sophia saw the text, she wanted to throw her phone too. She couldn't believe her carefully planned car accident had been brushed off so easily. Was it not serious enough? Or had Michael already lost all feelings for her? No, she couldn't accept that.

Sophia kept telling herself that Michael loved her; otherwise, he wouldn't come running every time she called.

Emily was too restless to sleep. She kept replaying the call Sophia made to Michael in her head. The more she thought about it, the more agitated she got. She placed her hand on her belly. Only the baby inside her could calm her down.

In the darkness, Emily's agitated expression softened into a gentle smile. "Baby, Daddy doesn't like me. He likes another woman, but I'll let him go. When the time comes, will you leave with me? I'll always love you."

Today, Daniel had secretly arranged an ultrasound for her. The baby was very healthy. She was really happy, and thinking about it eased the frustration she felt about Michael leaving that night.

Emily touched her belly, feeling the warmth under her hand. Soon, the anger Michael had stirred up disappeared, and she finally fell asleep.

no one else would come, but she

up, looking at him in confusion. "What

"This afternoon, the caregiver called me and said you fell. Are you

still have the nerve to care

time Emily had spoken

he said, "Emily, do you

not thinking there was anything wrong with what she said. It was him who had come to bother her in the middle of the night. After a while, Emily said, "If there's nothing

looking at her with lowered eyes,

him anxious and uneasy. But in this dim hospital

though Emily was giving him the cold shoulder, Michael didn't feel like leaving. But with Sophia, every minute felt like an eternity, and he couldn't sit still. He remembered he hadn't

herself, and Michael came over to tuck her in. He sat down on the chair next to her. After a long time, Emily said, "Do you

she was asleep and was surprised she was still concerned about where he would sleep. He smiled, then turned off the bedside lamp, plunging the room into darkness. He smiled again and said, "Just

think it's creepy for you to sit by my bed watching me sleep.

clothed. That night, both of them had

Ava arrived on time with breakfast. Emily looked at the extravagant breakfast and laughed. "Ava, are you trying to fatten me up by bringing

"Mrs. Smith, what are you talking about? These were all ordered by Mr. Mason Smith. And many of them were brought over by Stella from the old house. Try

was looking at his phone next to her. Emily stared at him for a few seconds, and Michael seemed to sense her gaze. He turned the phone towards her and said,

had seen through her thoughts, her face flushed, and she lowered her

say anything. After washing up,

with the breakfast. I have a meeting at the office. I'll