The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 286 Double Shackles

"I didn't," Emily responded firmly.

As everyone turned their attention to her, Scarlett was momentarily stunned into silence. Emily continued, "It's so late, and the Smith family house is brightly lit. I thought everyone was anxious to find Veda, but it turns out you're all here slowly assigning blame. Fine, if we're assigning blame, let's make things clear."

Michael had rarely seen Emily so solemn.

He was taken aback, and then heard Emily say again. "Veda and I have never had any conflicts. I have a clear conscience regarding her. If there is anything, it's just that she misunderstood my relationship with Daniel. She likes Daniel and mistakenly thought I did too. But I always made it clear to Veda that I see Daniel as a friend and would never think of pursuing him."

Scarlett sneered at Emily's explanation, but Mason's glare silenced her. Michael, on the other hand, listened intently, his expression softening slightly.

Emily added, "I've always treated Veda like a sister. Even though Michael and I are about to divorce, I've still taken care of her diligently since her accident, even more than you have."

"Scarlett, you're her mother. You should know what she wants most. At the very least, she doesn't want to be set up on blind dates right now. But you? You completely disregard her feelings and insist on arranging countless blind dates for her, suffocating her. So, who is really to blame for Veda's current state?"

Emily's pointed question left Scarlett speechless.

Scarlett, unable to argue, could only retort angrily at Emily. "Emily, what are you saying! I'm Veda's mother. Do you think I would harm her? I arranged those blind dates because... because I care about her marriage. Is it wrong for me to plan for her future?" Scarlett knew her position was weak and that Mason and Michael might not side with her.

She had hoped to accuse Emily before she could react.

Unexpectedly, Emily turned the tables on her.

not to be

retorted, "How old is she that you need to plan her marriage? Scarlett, sometimes I wonder if you truly care about Veda, or if you're just pretending. You really went to

silent, and Emily's

the pressing issue isn't discussing these pointless things. Do you

an hour ago. I had Benjamin check the surveillance, and Veda left with

the last time Veda tried to run away, she left the Smith Mansion

might be planning

earlier, I gave it to Veda.

leave my daughter without money? She's already pitiful enough,

the one making it worse!" Emily

never have agreed to this marriage, and never let you into..." Before Scarlett could finish, Mason

the full

her. "Emily is trying to find Veda. You, on the other hand, are just causing trouble! Go upstairs immediately! If you dare delay, I'll send you out

"I..." Scarlett uttered.

Mason's threat was severe.

Michael, who looked gloomy and didn't dare meet

Emily noticed this too.

most sorry for Michael. Growing up, the seemingly glamorous eldest son of the Smith family never received motherly

something else, it was always about

harsh with Scarlett, Michael's heart was