The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 162 Let Bygones Be Bygones

Alice got the hint right away and grabbed Bryan's hand, ready to leave. "Bryan, that's enough. We're outta here!"

But Bryan was still fuming. He turned on Michael, snapping, "Misunderstandings? I don't think so. Maybe knowing you was a mistake from the start."

It wasn't until Alice practically dragged him away that things started to chill out. The crowd slowly began to disperse.

Emily let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness things didn't get too crazy, and Penelope's jewelry exhibition was still intact.

But Bryan's parting words probably stung Michael.

Emily glanced over, and yep, her fears were confirmed.

Michael gave a bitter smile and looked down, hiding his expression.

"You okay?" Emily asked, feeling a pang of sympathy.

Michael slowly lifted his eyes, filled with a mix of emotions. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?"

With that, Michael took Emily's hand and led her out of the main exhibition hall.

night was dark, with stars scattered

and then, a guest would pass by, either greeting

and

only half-listening to the guests; his mind was clearly

why Emily

didn't think it was a big deal; he was actually

silent

love someone? Loving someone meant protecting them no matter what, right? What other reason could

knew Emily was looking out for him, so

started to open up about the past. "Bryan and I used to be really close. We were supposed to start a company together after graduation, and he agreed. But then everything changed." "I heard a bit from Veda. She said... Bryan backed out after signing the agreement, leaving you to pay six million dollars in compensation. That's no small amount," Emily said, starting to open up

and Michael, she always thought it was best to clear the air.

"For me, it's a small amount now. But back then, I had no contact with my family

to be my friend. Some people say he might have had his reasons, but

clear that those few words couldn't capture

friend, had abandoned

realized Michael had gone through so much alone. She got why he

earlier is Alice. She grew up abroad, so she's pretty open with her manners. Every time she sees me, she hugs and holds

after I had a

care so much about any girl, except Alice. Even after all these years

carefree girl,