The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 422 Bryan Steps In

Emily treated Alice with the same politeness she showed to Penelope's business partners.

In truth, she wasn't sure how she should feel about Alice.

Were they close sisters?

Emily was reluctant to admit it.

After all, Isabella had never lived a day with the Ward family, nor had she ever been treated kindly by them. Emily herself had experienced the same, and Isabella's death was caused by Alice's father.

How was she supposed to face the daughter of a murderer?

Being this polite was the most respect she could muster.

Seeing Emily's faint smile, Alice's own smile froze. She was at a loss and could only bite her lip awkwardly. Bryan noticed and quickly stepped in to speak to Emily.

"Hey, you seem to be doing well today. How's the baby?"

Emily looked at Bryan.

She had noticed Bryan's occasional glances at Archibald. She knew what Bryan wanted to ask, but she didn't feel the need to explain.

"He's doing fine," she replied.

"When's the due date? You should start getting ready soon. It's not easy handling everything on your own." Bryan continued, hands in his pockets, seemingly inquiring about the baby but actually looking for an opportunity to ask about Michael or the man suddenly appearing by her side.

"It's still a while away. Don't worry, I can take care of him. How about you two? Everything okay?" Emily turned the tables, taking control of the conversation.

it was Bryan and Alice's turn to be at

was well-known, but how they would proceed was something

with them. The Watsons looked down on the Wards, and neither family approved of their relationship. Even if they liked each

was the girl he genuinely wanted to be

had his ways

responded calmly, "We're fine, but there's someone who isn't." Alice quickly tried to

but Emily had moved on with her life and new friends, clearly ignoring Michael's existence. Mentioning

it, including Archibald, who glanced over while

unnatural expression, Archibald found an excuse to leave the group and walked over to Emily,

but wasn't sure. Just wanted

Bryan understood Archibald's intention.

this book

"Not at all.

put on a businesslike smile facing Bryan. Alice watched,

the food and the people

didn't react

Archibald maintained his friendly

I've been busy lately and haven't had time

issues. I'll be taking over JM Jewelry Company eventually, so it's good to learn early. Can you spare some time to help me

Archibald

aside, leaving Alice and Emily awkwardly facing

had nothing to

her of Isabella and the painful

find Ms. Blair to discuss something." Emily found

distant because of

want to talk to you. I know you don't want to talk to me, but Grandpa misses you. He also misses Isabella. The Ward family wronged you and your mother. We want to