The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 399

Chapter 399 Unwelcome Guest

In the end, Emily invited Bryan over to her place.

"Want something to drink?" Emily asked, trying to sound more energetic than she felt.

Bryan shook his head. He wasn't here for refreshments. He had something important to discuss, and he knew it wouldn't go well. He decided to cut to the chase.

"Emily, I came to see you, but I also need to talk about something. Let's sit down and chat."

Bryan's face was unreadable. He was good at hiding his emotions.

Emily couldn't figure out what he was thinking, but she knew she couldn't just send him away. She didn't say anything and sat down, keeping a bit of distance between them.

Bryan understood what Emily was going through. She was pushing everyone away, not just him. She was grieving and couldn't handle all the questions and sympathy. She was worn out.

After a moment, Bryan gathered his courage and spoke, "Do you know why I'm here?" He didn't want to beat around the bush, but the words were hard to say.

As soon as the Ward family came up...

But Emily was direct. "You're Alice's boyfriend. You're not here because Ms. Blair sent you to check on my work, right? I already know why you're here, so just say it.

"Bryan, I know you don't like to waste time, and neither do I. You have your reasons, and I have mine. Let's just get this over with."

without hesitation, he pulled

since we know each other, at least let me finish what I have to say. Don't make this trip pointless... for my

But then

were her... well, no point

ahead," Emily

issues with the Ward family. I'm Alice's boyfriend, so we're naturally at odds.

isn't one to fake sympathy. This money, Leo probably mentioned it to you before. If you don't want it, I'll take

to pity you. You were loved by Ms. Taylor and have a good job

he had misspoken

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other intentions. They believe this money is rightfully yours. Emily, no matter what, you can't deny the family ties. Since Ms. Taylor was part of the Ward family, no one will say anything if you

Rightfully hers?

all up in a heartbeat if it meant I could have my

left Bryan stunned, unsure how

the doorbell

turned, frowning. Who could it

guest, Scarlett was

expression turned cold. He quickly stuffed the bank card

as ever. Despite being exiled and losing her children's affection, she still

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