The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 215 Blood Relations Couldn't Be Erased

"Can you break it down for me?" Scarlett's voice was icy cold.

Emily froze for a second, then Scarlett kept going. "What's the deal with you and Bryan staying up together in the dead of night? Why'd he bring you back? Emily, I seriously underestimated you. You even managed to get Bryan, that ice king! I didn't think you'd still be so shameless. What's the plan? Not happy with the Smiths, so you're moving on to the Watsons? I heard you're pretty chummy with Bryan's mom!"

Scarlett's tone dripped with sarcasm and disdain.

She leaned in closer, eyes full of malice. "So, you planning to marry into the Watson family next? Think the Smiths are dead? Or maybe you think I'm dead? Doing whatever you want without a second thought?" Yep, Scarlett hadn't changed a bit.

Even if she got thrown in jail, it wouldn't matter much. She was only charged with attempted crime, and with some fines and a short stint, she'd be out.

Family ties and blood relations couldn't be erased.

Scarlett would always be Michael and Veda's biological mom.

Emily took a deep breath, trying to stay cool.

She knew any sign of panic would look like guilt.

Plus, explaining her and Bryan's actions was tricky.

Bringing Alice into it would be like biting the hand that fed her.

over, Emily decided to mix some truth with lies. "Mom, I think you've got it wrong. Bryan and I were just talking about work. You might not know, but the

to keep her voice steady, but Scarlett's knife-sharp gaze was full of contempt. "You think I'd buy that? Work? At this hour? Can't it wait till morning? Or is this 'work'

words were so cutting that Emily finally snapped. "Mom, I've explained. If you don't believe me, I can show you the work documents. Why are you so aggressive? Why target me?" Emily looked Scarlett straight

between them

gunning for Emily,

split, ruin Emily's reputation, and drive her out of Emerald

my daughter-in-law. Not coming home at night and being with another man, and letting him bring

know you're pissed, always facing my aggression but never able to fight back, just like when I had someone

just starting! From today, from this moment, I'll show you what it

this, especially the word "humiliate," Emily clenched her fists so hard her knuckles turned white.

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Veda could be swayed by

Scarlett still

what she'd done wrong, or

and she had to be strong

was about to

could finally leave this family and live the life she

giving me

she not

to the police by her own son?

this