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.

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 want any more

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 the only

Evelyn had

wasn't the same and

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

see it that

already

Michael would be a piece of

someone like Evelyn, trapped in her own cage, would be so intent on holding onto

you didn't use unscrupulous means, you'd

was something Evelyn had told

back, "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 me? Why did Emily, who loved him so much and took care of him meticulously,

went to the hospital to see Isabella and even brought her flowers?" As she spoke, Sophia

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

snorted and

door opened and closed with a heavy

like a soulless clown, standing there in a

leave with his documents, Evelyn was in the open

commotion at the door, the atmosphere in the Brown Villa

silence in the living room,

asked, "Are you going

sudden appearance

the kitchen. She was holding a knife, with what seemed like tear stains on her cheeks. Hayden couldn't help but tremble as he spoke. "What are you... what are you

maid's day off, so it's

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

"Are you going

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