The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 171 Mediating Conflicts

Emily piped up, "I'm starving, let's grab a bite together. Bryan, got any food at your place?"

Of course, Emily knew Bryan's fridge was empty.

She asked on purpose so they could all cook a meal together.

That way, Michael and Bryan might finally clear the air and make up.

Bryan shrugged, "Not a thing."

Just as Emily expected.

"I'm not eating," Michael snapped, stubborn as ever.

Emily shot him a fierce look, and he quickly backed down, his eyes drifting to a photo of him and Bryan on their twelfth birthday. They'd celebrated every birthday together as kids.

But as time went on and grudges built up, Michael had let those memories fade. He didn't expect Bryan to have kept them so well.

Emily said, "If there's nothing, I'll order something to cook. You two chill for a bit and then come help. And no fighting."

With that, Emily headed to the kitchen, leaving Michael and Bryan on the couch.

They hadn't eaten much at the jewelry exhibition, and all three were pretty hungry.

For some reason, neither of them wanted to leave, and the tension hung in the air, but it wasn't awkward.

"Why'd you keep all these photos?" Michael finally broke the silence.

been expecting this, so he played it cool. "I just got back to the country, haven't had time to deal with them. But since you two are

clearly someone had

Bryan's single apartment, there were no servants or family members to

had been taking care

carelessly, Michael smirked. "We're not

again, and Michael spoke up. "Thanks for bringing Emily back, I wrongly accused you earlier. But if anyone's to blame, it's Emily's friend, who insisted on telling me Emily was hurt..." Before Michael could finish, Emily appeared

at Michael, clearly signaling

are like that, once they have a friend, they

was taken aback, as if something

same time, the food Emily

scene was

it

planted a seed

not much seasoning here. So we can't cook, let's just order some

two guys

to eat Mexican food late at night? Who said you can't eat it late at

the seasoning, set the table, and got ready to eat. "Michael, this is for you." Emily handed a bowl of sesame sauce

with a frown. "He's allergic to sesame sauce, make him a

care of Michael for three years and loved him wholeheartedly

she not know he

little trick to reveal Bryan's concern

he didn't expect Bryan to remember

all, their past friendship was so deep, it would

this, Emily couldn't help but

did next

I made, it's

was being