The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 338 Home Invasion

Michael could hardly believe his ears.

Was this guy really picking a fight with him? How could he ask such a question?

Just as Michael was about to snap back, Daniel continued, his tone righteous. "Michael,

I'm not asking as one of Emily's suitors, but as a friend. I can't stand seeing her so

upset anymore. Do you know she fainted again today?"

Hearing this, Michael's annoyance turned to shock.

He looked at Daniel, his pupils narrowing. "Look at you, acting all concerned, but you're just deceiving Emily over and over again."

Daniel's voice was filled with anger and sarcasm.

He wasn't afraid of Michael getting mad and taking a swing at him. In fact, he welcomed it; it would give him a chance to vent his frustration on behalf of Emily.

"Her health... her health can't take this anymore. But you, your mom, the whole Smith family, and the Browns, you all seem like you want her dead!

"She can take care of herself now. She could have a better life. Why do you keep holding onto her, Michael? For the sake of the three years you were married, let her go. She loves you, but she can't afford to love you anymore."

Daniel's words hit Michael like a ton of bricks.

Each word landed heavily, making Michael feel ashamed and guilty. He clenched his fists and said to Daniel, "Even so, I need to hear it from her directly. Whether she can afford to love me or not is none of your business."

Daniel knew it wasn't his business.

But he was furious, and his anger had nowhere to go, so it turned into a burning glare aimed at Michael. Yet, Michael's determined and hopeful gaze seemed to reflect back at him.

There was nothing he could do; Michael and Emily were legally married.

Before they divorced, they were still husband and wife.

Daniel had to let Michael handle it. "I've said what I needed to say. How you deal with it is up to you two. I'm leaving."

else was home. I tried contacting Abigail and Veda, but couldn't reach them, so... "Don't get the wrong idea, and don't take it out on her. She might already

He didn't turn around,

stood at the entrance of the Taylor Villa for a long time, an indeterminate amount of

were already seven or eight cigarette butts scattered at his feet. He wanted to wait for Emily to wake up, for some movement in the house, or

he didn't know how to explain everything

for Daniel, Michael

joining the Smith family, gaining honor and prestige. But only Michael knew the Smith family was

moment Emily stepped in, not just him, but Scarlett, Veda, the opportunistic

Smith family. She had to bear everyone's scorn and fulfill the duties of Michael's wife, all because Michael didn't want to let her go, without considering

can't afford

Daniel's words, Michael felt

a puff of smoke, the haze drifting past his deeply furrowed brow. Then he lowered

have to face

if each one carried a thousand pounds. It took him

for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others

He remembered Daniel's advice.

leaned in

surge of nervousness.

the veins on the back of his hands bulging as he tried

a piercing scream

did you get

didn't mishear; it was Emily's voice. There was

Daniel left, Emily should have been alone. So

have been hiding in Emily's house all

race, and he broke out

any longer. He kicked the door open and rushed

with disheveled hair, was acting like

and charging at

drowsy

wanted to thank him and see him off before

open her eyes,

her home. How