The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 443 Endless Self-Blame

Sophia's plan worked like a charm on Dean.

He immediately perked up, excused himself from the guests, and followed Archibald out the door.

"Hey, where you headed?" Dean called out to Archibald, who was about to get into his

car.

"JM Jewelry Company needs me for something. Gotta go," Archibald lied smoothly. But Dean, having grown up with him, saw right through it.

Dean scoffed, feeling a surge of disdain. He stepped forward and confronted Archibald again. "Is it really JM Jewelry Company that needs you? Or is it that woman, Emily?"

Archibald caught the hostility in Dean's tone. He paused, then frowned, equally annoyed. "Why do you care so much? Are you gonna restrict my freedom now?"

Both brothers had similar temperaments; neither could stand being threatened.

Seeing Archibald's anger, Dean knew his suspicion was correct. This made him even more unbalanced, recalling what Sophia had said earlier.

"Today is the first day of my studio's opening. Can't whatever you need to do wait until tomorrow? Archibald, you are my brother."

Archibald felt a warm rush of familial affection. After all, Dean was his only family in the world.

Archibald didn't have anything urgent with Emily, and knowing Dean's pettiness, he would hold a grudge forever if Archibald left today.

So, Archibald closed the car door, patted Dean on the shoulder, and smiled. "Alright, today is your big day. I'll stay."

smile, though it was somewhat

sun set over Emerald City a few dark clouds gathered

on his protective gear

had a bit more color. Michael was overjoyed

so grateful for you protecting our child... I'm really sorry, Emily. I was wrong. I've owed you so much over the years, and I can never repay it all... I

as a monologue turned into a

tears as he began to cry by her bedside. His tears soaked into the sheets

slowly opened her eyes, tears forming at the corners, looking a bit

head, seeing Michael still drowning

loved him, how could

and placed it

momentarily stunned. He looked up quickly to see Emily, her eyes filled with

overjoyed, laughing and crying at the same time. His tears fell on Emily's hand, creating a ripple of emotions

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for further observation," Daniel said, closing

And thank you, Daniel. I heard you

Daniel could respond, Michael chimed in, "Yes, thank you

see from Michael's eyes

this moment, Daniel couldn't compete with Michael. Not only was Michael the father of the child, but he had also risked his life to save

the once radiant and domineering CEO, had

leaving the room to Emily

atmosphere in the

the well-equipped room, Emily knew it was Michael's doing.

to worry about material needs, but every good day came at the