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

would

Wards, and neither family approved of their relationship. Even if they liked

independent, and Alice was

he had his ways to keep the relationship

facing Emily, he responded calmly, "We're fine, but there's someone who isn't."

on with her life and new friends, clearly ignoring Michael's existence. Mentioning him now

and everyone heard it,

Emily's slightly unnatural expression, Archibald found an excuse to

thought it was you but wasn't sure. Just wanted

Bryan understood Archibald's intention.

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expression and tone were indifferent. "Not at all. Mr. Lancaster, how are you finding

facing Bryan. Alice watched, sensing that

I like the food and the people

react

this, Archibald maintained

had time to visit

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

Archibald

Alice and Emily

to say to

her only reminded her

Ms. Blair to discuss something." Emily found

thought, 'Do we have to stay distant because of

Emily's feelings but still wanted to say something. "Emily, I 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 make