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.

with stars scattered across the

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

her pink dress and Michael in his white suit. They were

the guests; his mind was clearly

just wanted to know why Emily

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

Emily stood there, silent for

all, Michael 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

knew Emily

sigh, Michael 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

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

I had no contact with my family and was on my own.

who pushed me into the abyss doesn't deserve to be my friend. Some people say he might have had his reasons, but

that those few words couldn't

friend, had abandoned him at his lowest

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

curious but didn't dare to 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,

Bryan doesn't get it. He always thought I wanted to pursue Alice, even after I had a girlfriend, even now that I'm married. He still thinks my intentions

about any girl, except Alice. Even after all these

carefree girl, having lived