The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 407

Chapter 407 Falling Apart

Hearing Emily's response, Penelope couldn't help but feel a wave of joy.

Given Emily's current situation, Penelope had expected her to politely decline. But to her surprise, Emily agreed immediately. It seemed Penelope's initial judgment of her had been spot on!

"Emily, this is wonderful. I can't thank you enough. Don't worry. While you're still working, I'll triple your salary. Plus, since you're pregnant and it's tough for you to get around, unless there's an urgent project, you can work from home. Come to the office whenever you feel like it!"

Penelope offered an incredibly tempting deal, and Emily, needing to support her child, naturally didn't refuse.

After their friendly discussion, they hung up, and Emily's expression darkened once

more.

She looked out the window, reflecting on her conversation with Penelope.

Everyone acts out of self-interest.

Emily knew exactly what Penelope wanted, and it just so happened to align with her own needs, so there was no need for any pretense.

But while this matter was resolved quickly, what about returning to Emerald Lake Manor?

What would she face there?

The thought gave Emily a headache, and she closed her eyes, falling into a deep sleep.

Back at Emerald Lake Manor, Emily could clearly see Michael's efforts.

He had replaced all the furniture and laid down soft carpets to prevent her from slipping.

Not only that, but Lexine had prepared nutritious meals that were both light and delicious, just to her taste. It was clear Michael had given specific instructions.

But she was no longer the naive girl she had been three years ago.

gratitude. Instead, she found it all quite

only doing this for the child she was carrying, for the Smith family's child,

watched everyone bustling around, hearing "Mr. Smith instructed this" and "Mr. Smith instructed that,"

nauseous.

office. If you need anything, just let

turned back, noticing a bit of color returning

was touched

in reality, it was none of

Mrs. Smith anymore." Emily's cold command cut through the air. "This is the last thing I'll

and you follow his orders. I have no issue with that. But there's no need for you

temporarily to handle some personal matters. So from now on, just

taken aback, stammered, unsure

she had been too serious. Just as she

slowly descending the

eyelids fluttered, feeling an

for

knew Michael had probably

was

"What are you doing?"

his

hair, casually removing her coat, and responded briefly. "Can't

anger.

Emily paused.

knew it. She just knew it. Even if she had resigned herself to returning to Emerald Lake Manor, even if she was pregnant, even if she spoke to him kindly, he never gave her a moment's respite. He

wouldn't

Michael, her previous indifference vanished, replaced by pure hatred and disgust,

We're about to get divorced. Why did you make me come back? Why do you have Andrew and Lexine

not together anymore, are we? Why are you pretending? Why

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