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."

hold back her shock. She stood up abruptly, her eyes

Was he tattling?

himself, letting Candice pursue Michael, even offering her free advice. That would have made his pursuit of Emily much

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

was it? Why divorce if there's a child involved?

She was on the verge of a breakdown; Michael was the person she had dreamed of

breath. Honestly, he didn't know how to answer Candice's

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

assured, they won't reconcile. If you want,

finish, Candice interrupted him.

becoming cold and harsh. "I'll handle this. What's mine is mine, and

The atmosphere fell silent.

Candice, who seemed lost in thought, her eyes showing a

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

a heavy weight in his heart. He realized he might have unintentionally hurt Candice's

it were just Michael, it

suddenly felt he had made a mistake. Reflecting on Candice's resolute departure, his emotions were a

The next morning

as usual, planning to make empanadas for Abigail. But when she checked Abigail's room, she found out Abigail hadn't come home

pregnancy- friendly takeout. She didn't have much appetite, but thinking of the baby, Harry, she forced herself to eat a little to avoid any harm to the

felt occasional discomfort. She stuck to vegetarian food and