The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 148 Brother's Duty

"Hey, Mr. Smith," Daniel greeted, trying to keep things light. He could totally pick up on the sarcasm in Mason's voice.

But since he was here as a visiting doctor, Daniel wasn't about to show any irritation towards an elder.

So, Mason stayed polite and didn't give him a hard time.

"How's your sleep been lately? You don't look too great. And how's your appetite?" Daniel quickly zeroed in on the problem and thought about giving Mason some acupuncture.

Mason played along, answering all his questions. "Sleep's been rough. I've been having nightmares for some reason. My complexion's only gotten worse recently. The house feels empty, but at least Emily and Michael have been dropping by. As for eating... Emily and Michael have been craving sour foods, so I've been eating some with them. Sour foods help with appetite, so it's been manageable."

But there was a hint of caution in his words, subtly reminding Daniel that Emily was still the Smith family's daughter-in-law and had to serve him as an elder.

Daniel got the message loud and clear.

More importantly, he knew Emily was craving sour foods because she was pregnant.

Even though doctors didn't usually buy into old wives' tales, there was a saying that craving sour foods meant having a boy. If Emily was carrying a boy, the Smith family would be even less likely to let her go.

Thinking about this, Daniel felt their chances were slim. But luckily, Emily had already given up on Michael. If he was patient, Emily would eventually come around.

Daniel got

out, and Daniel couldn't

Emily and Michael still visit

pretty close lately, always together. Today, he had sent them to the Watson Mansion, and they didn't mind. He even heard Michael had asked Emily to be

smile. "Yeah, they went out together today and will be back

Mason's face lit up

for Daniel to misinterpret. Being a smart guy, he didn't push the topic. But what he really wanted to know about was Veda. "Mr. Smith, I also wanted to ask, has Veda not come back? A few days ago, she messaged me to

been able to reach Veda for a while and asked me to call her. I did, but the call wouldn't go through. I also checked her social media, and it hasn't been

looking puzzled. "Dr. Wilson, what are you talking about? Isn't Veda still getting treatment at your hospital? How could you not be able

the drive back to the Smith Mansion, Michael and Emily sat in the back seat,

a secret from Grandpa, but no, he went to tell Grandpa directly! What is he trying to

Veda's been missing for days, which is

her. "What's unusual? You didn't think it was weird before, but now that Daniel mentioned it, you're worried? I know my sister best,

couldn't take it anymore. They were just discussing the matter, but

you even saying? You know your sister best? You said cutting off Veda's credit cards would make her come home, but it's been days,

of them started arguing

taking them back, felt

was the only one

driver stepped on the

the Smith Mansion