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."

though it was somewhat

the sun set over Emerald City a

on his protective gear and slowly walked

better. Her complexion had a bit more color. Michael was overjoyed and took her hand,

I was wrong. I've owed you so much over the years, and I can never repay it all... I know you hate me, and you should. Just like Abigail said,

turned

tears as he began to cry by her bedside. His tears

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

head, seeing Michael

him, how could Emily bear

her hand and placed it on

He looked up quickly to see Emily, her eyes

tears fell on Emily's hand, creating a ripple of emotions between

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need to stay in the hospital for further observation," Daniel said, closing the

her still-rounded belly. "It's Harry protecting me. And thank

Daniel could respond, Michael chimed in, "Yes,

could see from Michael's eyes that he was asserting

with Michael. Not only was Michael the father of the child, but he had also risked his

the once radiant and domineering CEO,

leaving the room

in the

room, Emily knew it

him, she never had to worry about material needs, but every good day came at the cost of constant emotional strain and