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.

added, "Do 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 already a headache. I don't want any more trouble from another bastard. But

end up so miserable? Because she didn't know how to adapt and 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

had

wasn't the same and

her and her daughter would eventually end. Their future

see

had already gained Scarlett's

or dealing with Michael

her own cage, would be so intent on holding onto such a man, with no dignity

if you didn't use unscrupulous

this was

Why was Michael so easily fooled by me? Why did Emily, who loved him so much

do you know that just a few days ago, Dad went to the hospital

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

Sophia snorted

opened and closed with a heavy

soulless clown, standing there in a daze for a

leave with his documents, Evelyn was in the open kitchen sharpening

in the Brown Villa

and shouting Sophia from earlier. The silence in the

asked, "Are

appearance startled

with what seemed like tear stains on her cheeks. Hayden couldn't help but tremble as he spoke. "What are you... what are

tilted her head and responded. "What can I do? I'm cooking. Today is the maid's day off, so it's my turn to cook! Or do you want to punish your daughter

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

coldly. "Are you

nodded. "Yes, it's not even the