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.

scattered across the sky

now and then, a guest would pass by, either greeting Michael or commenting on how great they

did look great-Emily in her pink dress and Michael in his white suit. They were quite

half-listening to the

why Emily had instinctively

asked her, he didn't think it was a big deal; he was actually curious about

Emily stood there, silent for a

had never loved her. How could he understand what it felt like to love 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

dumb. He knew Emily was looking out for

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

she always thought it was best to clear the air. Otherwise, there'd always be misunderstandings

But back then, I had no contact with my family and was on my own. Six million dollars was an unimaginable amount for

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 finished

those few words couldn't capture the countless hardships he'd

friend, had

alone. She got why he hated Bryan. But why did Bryan

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,

had a girlfriend, even now that I'm

quite persistent. I've never seen him care so much about any girl, except Alice. Even after

a carefree girl, having lived abroad for years. No wonder she couldn't