The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 345 Like Strangers

Seeing Emily speak so confidently, Daniel felt reassured.

He smiled and nodded, then said, "Let me walk you out."

Emily didn't refuse Daniel this time. She wanted to follow her own heart and no longer wanted to avoid things for Veda's sake or the Smith family's dignity. Since Mason was well aware that the Smith family owed her, why should she lower her head anymore?

She hadn't done anything wrong. She was even carrying the Smith family's child. "Watch your step," Daniel said, keeping a respectful distance, afraid she might reject his help.

Emily nodded, placing her slender hand on the railing as she headed towards the hospital's main entrance. A bright beam of sunlight hit her face, and just as she was about to look up, she met a familiar pair of eyes.

The calmness on Emily's face vanished instantly. "Michael?"

Daniel was also caught off guard and quickly stepped to Emily's side. "Why are you out of bed?"

unkempt collar of his hospital gown peeking out. She guessed he had just come back from the company. Veda couldn't handle the entire Smith Corporation alone, so Michael had to juggle

Michael. He didn't even glance at her, only looking

"I..."

wasn't exactly polite, but it had a hint of teasing, which left Daniel momentarily stunned,

have rested well. She didn't even

her. But then she realized, maybe he felt she had burdened him. Saving her had

cold attitude pierced her heart,

help but think that, while it was

here to see her grandfather. Or maybe for her stomach issues. Speaking of which, Michael hadn't felt his stomach churning

guess. It was then he realized, despite wanting to ignore Emily and be cold to her, he would always care for Emily; that was an unchangeable fact. Thinking of

to the Brown Villa. She had heard the rumors; the villa was in chaos, and Hayden had sent Evelyn and her daughter away. One to the police station, the

to follow her heart. Besides, she was about to sever ties with the Smith family and leave Emerald City. Before that, she needed to settle things with

housekeeper informed her, "Ms. Brown, your

the housekeeper's hesitation. She wasn't surprised; it was something Evelyn and her daughter would

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