The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 482 Unexpected Relationship

Under the dim lighting, the clinking of high-end silverware against the plates was particularly clear. Archibald stared at the shimmering silver, his mind in turmoil. After a moment of contemplation, he decided to tell Candice.

For some reason, even though none of this concerned him, he felt compelled to explain the situation to the woman in front of him, as if he had done something wrong.

Would that be badmouthing Michael if he spilled everything?

"Come on, Archibald, is there some misunderstanding between you two?" Candice leaned in, pressing Archibald for answers.

She was usually polite and considerate of Archibald's feelings, but right now, she was clearly more concerned about Michael.

What was his situation? Who else was involved? And what secrets were hidden between them?

"It's like this, Candice." Archibald finally spoke after what felt like an eternity, noticing that the half-bowl of cream of mushroom soup in front of Candice had already gone cold. His eyes still darted around nervously.

"I have a good friend who is... Michael's ex-wife."

"Ex-wife?" Candice was taken aback. Though her expression didn't change much, her hand trembled slightly, and her lips parted in surprise. Clearly, the news of Michael's divorce had shaken her.

Archibald felt this was something Candice needed to accept. So, he

continued, "They've been divorced for a while, but my friend is still pregnant with Michael's child."

her shock. She stood up abruptly, her eyes wide and fixed on Archibald, making him feel deeply

Was he tattling?

pursue Michael, even offering her free advice. That would have made his pursuit of

kind of person. He had shared a meal with Candice, and felt

friend divorce him? Whose fault was it? Why divorce if there's a child involved?

was on the verge of a breakdown; Michael was the

Honestly, he didn't know how to answer

Candice. I just thought, since we have the chance to sit down for a

are complicated, but rest assured, they won't reconcile.

interrupted him. "How could I

"I'll handle this. What's mine is mine, and what's not, there's

The atmosphere fell silent.

glanced at Candice, who seemed lost

started well but ended poorly. Candice stood up, elegantly adjusted her clothes, exchanged a few polite words

the restaurant door, feeling a heavy weight in his heart. He realized he might have unintentionally hurt Candice's feelings and caused

Michael,

had made a mistake. Reflecting on Candice's

The next morning

But when she checked Abigail's room, she found out Abigail

herself at home, there wasn't much to do. Emily ordered some pregnancy- friendly takeout. She didn't have much appetite, but thinking of the baby, Harry, she forced

discomfort. She stuck to vegetarian food