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.

she found it

the child she was carrying, for the Smith family's

bustling around, hearing "Mr. Smith instructed this" and "Mr. Smith instructed that," she couldn't help but

nauseous.

the office. If you need anything, just let me know." Andrew, having dropped her

bit of color returning to Emily's face. Perhaps being back in familiar surroundings or the comfortable temperature of the house had lifted

touched by

it was none of

Smith anymore." Emily's cold command cut through the air. "This is

orders. I have no issue with that. But there's no need for you to be so deferential to me.

staying here temporarily to handle some personal matters. So from now

taken aback, stammered,

had been too serious. Just as she was about to say something

was Michael, slowly

eyelids fluttered, feeling

hard for

probably

didn't matter. She was

"What are you doing?"

started with his

her coat, and responded briefly.

hint of anger. "I

Emily paused.

it. Even if she had resigned herself to returning to Emerald Lake Manor, even if she was pregnant, even

wouldn't let her

Emily's anger flared uncontrollably. Facing Michael, her previous indifference vanished, replaced by pure hatred and disgust, evident in

get divorced. Why did you make me come back? Why do you have Andrew and Lexine call

anymore, are we? Why are you pretending? Why

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