The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 481 How Small Emerald City Is

"Do you have a crush on someone?" Candice asked Archibald this question just as the first dish was served, catching him off guard.

Archibald felt a pang in his chest. How was he supposed to answer that?

As he hesitated, Candice's smile grew even wider. "I already know the answer. You do, and you really like her, don't you?"

Her eyes sparkled mischievously, making Archibald's heart race and his cheeks flush.

Before he could say anything, she chuckled and continued, "It's written all over your face, it's so obvious!"

Really?

Archibald wished he could find a mirror to see his own expression. Had his feelings for Emily grown that deep?

How could that be?

They had only known each other for a few months.

Besides, Celeste's words always echoed in his mind like a warning bell, reminding him of the reality of their situation.

With a sigh, Archibald couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.

Seeing this, Candice put down her spoon, wiped the mushroom soup from her lips, and asked again, "Why the sigh? Isn't it a good thing to have someone you like?"

Archibald gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "Liking someone is great, but you also have to consider reality. Ms. Gonzalez, you know what I mean, right?"

Reality?

Candice paused, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Kids from families like theirs couldn't afford to ignore reality.

Friendships had to be realistic, relationships had to be realistic, and marriages even more so.

had heard this countless times growing up. Being a rich girl wasn't all it was cracked up

because the person she liked was a

you like

catching Candice's blunt question. He paused, glancing at her

Archibald noticed this.

rarely spoke so

answer because he didn't want to make Emily a topic of casual

gave a

was going nowhere, Candice switched to talking about herself. "As for

since there's no chance for us, let's consider this meal as a way to make friends. Maybe you can give me some advice? Help me pursue the

our friendship

was indeed

she wasn't a naive, foolish

thought she was smart, with a unique charm that was hard to resist. "Alright, tell me about it. I'm all ears and happy to help," he replied

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unlike those

appreciated him, but he wasn't

so proper they were almost boring weren't her type at

first met the guy I

help but interject. "You like

'She's really different, smoking and playing sports, like a

eyes lit up at the mention of sports. "Please, I'm

Archibald learned that

she liked

knight in shining armor, gave me some medicine and a bottle of water. He told me to be careful playing sports and to

in love just like

Candice's starry-eyed expression, Archibald thought, maybe that's

liked Emily for no reason, suddenly and

guy, right? I think you do. You've been in Emerald City long enough to have met him." Suddenly, Candice asked, picking up her knife and fork

"I came back this time to find him! But I haven't had the time, and

this, Archibald smiled. "Is he from here? I always thought you were talking about a