The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 228 Marital Strife

Sophia was always pushing Hayden's buttons.

But Hayden wasn't about to let her get away with it. He was ready to grab her and slap her again when Evelyn stepped in just in time. "Alright, hitting her a bit to blow off steam is one thing, but if you really hurt Sophia, people will laugh at you!"

Evelyn's words managed to cool Hayden down.

Seeing Evelyn being reasonable, Hayden decided not to argue with Sophia anymore.

He snorted twice, went home to grab some documents, and left Evelyn and her daughter standing there.

Evelyn wanted to check on Sophia's injuries and take the chance to teach her a lesson, making her understand the situation.

That way, Sophia wouldn't act recklessly.

Otherwise, if they really got kicked out, they'd have nowhere to cry.

Evelyn said, "Alright, stop whining! It's just a fight with your dad. Did you really catch him cheating, or do you have any proof? Don't jump to conclusions! You don't look like a lady from a wealthy family at all! Stop embarrassing me here. Go inside, wash your face, and then I'll..."

Before Evelyn could finish, Sophia pushed her away and snapped back. "Do you really think I'm your daughter? Can't you see I was standing up for you just now? But you turned around and sided with him. Luckily, I caught him today. What if I hadn't? You know, the Brown Villa isn't the only place with beds; Emerald City is full of hotels."

Evelyn, furious, said, "Shut up!"

Sophia's words were like poison.

Evelyn couldn't believe this was the daughter she had raised.

Sophia knew exactly where to hit her where it hurt the most.

you think I'm not scared of your father finding a mistress? Do you think I'm not worried about some other woman having a kid to compete with us for the inheritance? Emily is

me. If you follow my way, your dad won't kick us out and will treat us

Evelyn had

same and couldn't win Michael's favor

Emerald City was getting darker, and the good times for her and her daughter would eventually end. Their future wealth and life would depend on

see it

already gained

or dealing with Michael would

cage, would be so intent

if you didn't use unscrupulous

clearly remembered that this was something Evelyn had

"Mom, this isn't the life I want. And do you really think that if you treat Dad well, he'll treat you well in return? Why was Michael so easily fooled by

know that just a few days ago, Dad went to the hospital to see Isabella and even brought her flowers?" As she spoke, Sophia saw Evelyn's face

curling her lips into a mocking smile. "I hope you don't end up worse than a vegetable.

that, Sophia snorted and

and closed with a

felt like a soulless clown, standing there in a daze for a

was getting ready to leave with his documents, Evelyn

door, the atmosphere in the Brown Villa

in the living room,

"Are you

appearance startled

at Evelyn coming from the kitchen. She was holding a knife, with what seemed like tear stains on her

Today is the maid's day off, so it's my turn to cook!

Hayden swallowed again. "Cooking is fine, but be careful

"Are you

nodded. "Yes, it's not even the end