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.

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 already a headache. I don't

couldn't manipulate men. Sophia, you have to trust me. If you follow my way, your dad won't kick us out and will treat us like before. This is

had

the same

Emerald City was getting darker, and the good times for her and her

see it that

already gained Scarlett's

dealing with Michael would be

her own cage, would be so intent on

world, if you didn't use

remembered that this was something Evelyn had told

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 me? Why did Emily, who loved him so much

fate is bad, but do you know that just a few days ago, Dad went to the hospital

mocking smile. "I hope you don't end up worse than a vegetable. That would be

Sophia snorted and

and closed

a soulless clown, standing there in a daze

documents, Evelyn was in the open kitchen sharpening

the door, the atmosphere in the Brown

The silence in the living room, combined

"Are you

appearance startled

Evelyn coming from the kitchen. She was holding a knife, with what seemed like tear stains on her cheeks. Hayden couldn't help but

maid's day off, so it's my turn to cook! Or do you want

this, Hayden swallowed again. "Cooking is fine, but be careful with that knife. Why are you

coldly. "Are you going

a long sigh and nodded. "Yes, it's not even