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

Was he tattling?

Emily's suitor, he could have kept this to himself, letting Candice pursue Michael, even

with Candice, and felt it

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

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

didn't know how

just thought, since we have the chance to sit down for a meal, I should tell you what I can, so you won't be

rest assured, they won't reconcile. If you want, you can still try,

interrupted him. "How could I

"I'll handle this. What's mine is mine, and what's not, there's no

The atmosphere fell silent.

at Candice, who seemed lost in thought, her

exchanged a few polite words with Archibald, and then

a heavy weight in his heart. He realized he might have unintentionally hurt Candice's feelings and caused trouble for

were just Michael,

Candice's resolute

The next morning

she checked Abigail's room, she found out Abigail hadn't come home after working late. She quickly called Abigail to make sure she was okay, and

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

sickness had eased, but she still felt occasional discomfort. She stuck to vegetarian