The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 138 The Dress Blessing

Sophia had been holed up in bed for days, looking like a total mess with her hair all over the place.

Hayden, who usually spoiled her, finally had enough. He barged into her room, fuming. "Sophia! Are you still my daughter? So what if Michael dumped you? He's got his own problems now, you should be relieved!" His words hit Sophia hard. She didn't want to admit she got dumped.

"Who told you Michael dumped me?" she yelled, her face twisted with anger, startling Hayden.

Sophia, usually so gentle, had never acted like this. Evelyn rushed in, knowing Sophia better than anyone. She knew Michael must have been the one to end things. She had already told Hayden.

But Hayden, being the doting dad he was, didn't get it and joined in Evelyn's rant. "Michael doesn't know what he's missing. You'll find someone better!"

Evelyn and Sophia were set on marrying into the Smith family. Now, only they were worried. Sophia was heartbroken, and Evelyn was scheming ways to win Michael back.

"Let Sophia be alone for a bit. You don't understand a young girl's feelings!" Evelyn said, trying to push Hayden out.

But he was still fuming and kept yelling at Sophia. "Michael's not the only rich guy around! I have a friend connected to Mrs. Watson, Mabel Simpson, from Emerald City. It's her birthday today, and her grandson's coming back from abroad. I thought of taking you there to meet people! But seeing you like this, you don't deserve to be my daughter..."

"Dad!" Sophia perked up, not because of Mabel's grandson.

the wealthy families in Emerald City were connected to the

to go! When is it?" Sophia

took Hayden a moment to answer. "Tonight

Michael and Bryan had. Mason and Michael didn't explain, and she didn't feel it

seem to hate Bryan. So, she figured things wouldn't be too hard to

the mirror. The store clerk had helped her into a dress, and she couldn't help but smile. "Oh, Mrs. Smith, you look amazing! This dress is perfect on you, I can't stop staring!" The sales clerk's compliments were always

few fake laughs and kept

on purpose. "Mrs. Smith, Mr. Smith is just

pretty decisive when it came to shopping,

Emily wasn't really

voice outside the fitting room. "Don't take too long, we're in a hurry. If you

Emily felt a bit speechless. She exchanged an awkward glance with the sales clerk, then lifted her skirt and slowly walked out of

said delicate skin could hide imperfections, especially for women. Smooth, radiant skin was considered the best cosmetic treatment. When a natural beauty had this kind of skin, it was an

wasn't just delicate; it had a

long, beautiful hair casually pinned up, Emily looked elegant and gentle, exuding feminine charm. Indeed, when Michael saw

Emily dressed casually at home. Although she was still