The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 162

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.

stars scattered across the

a guest would pass by, either

her pink dress and

was only half-listening to the guests; his

why Emily had instinctively

asked her, he didn't think it was a big

there, silent

someone? Loving someone meant protecting them no matter what, right? What other reason could there be? Emily finally said, "I didn't think much, just hoped... things wouldn't get too out

that answer, but he wasn't dumb. He knew Emily was looking out for him, so he let

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

came to Bryan and Michael, she always thought it was best to clear the

my family and was on my own. Six

me into the abyss doesn't deserve to be my friend. Some people say he might have had his reasons, but what about me? Did I deserve to endure all this?" Michael practically gritted his teeth as he

was clear that those few words couldn't capture the countless hardships

best friend, had abandoned him at his

much alone. She got why he hated Bryan. But why did Bryan treat him that

ask. She just listened as Michael continued. "The girl you saw earlier is Alice. She grew up abroad, so she's pretty open with her manners. Every time she sees me, she hugs and

even after I had a

him care so much about any girl, except Alice. Even after all these years without contact, he

Alice. She was indeed a carefree girl, having lived abroad for years. No wonder

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