The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 486 Moving Away Again

"Dean, come on, don't be mad at me anymore. Let's talk about whatever's bugging you when you get back. And hey, remember, it's almost time to visit our parents' graves. You should come with me, right?"

Dean listened to the voicemail and felt a pang in his chest. He hesitated, fingers hovering over the screen, unsure if he should message Archibald.

Sophia, who was nearby, noticed his hesitation and asked softly, "Is it something about your family?"

Her implication was clear: was the call from Archibald?

Sophia was still uneasy about Dean's interactions with the Lancaster family. After all, if Dean softened and listened to Archibald or Celeste, she would lose her last hope and support in Emerald City.

Even though Sophia had started to develop feelings for Dean, she was acutely aware of the gap between herself and the Lancaster family. Moreover, her relationship with Hayden was at an all-time low.

Dean nodded, his gaze complex as he looked at Sophia and said slowly, "It's Archibald's call."

Sophia saw a hint of dependence in Dean's expression, as if he was seeking her opinion. So, she pulled out her classic advice and said to Dean, "Archibald really has it tough.

"He likes a woman who was abandoned by others, but he's too embarrassed to tell Celeste. So, he uses you as a shield. Don't blame him; he has his own difficulties..."

Before Sophia could finish, Dean couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. "He has difficulties? If he truly likes Emily, he should explain it to Aunt Celeste himself! That's his problem.

"And now, I'm the one taking the heat. Aunt Celeste has been criticizing me behind my back, and now Archibald is trying to play the good guy. Am I supposed to forgive him? It's ridiculous!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Dean's gaze became resolute. The earlier unread message on his phone screen felt like a lingering shadow in his heart. He swiped his finger and deleted the message completely.

relief. She raised her eyebrows but said nothing more, continuing

a party to attend. Though it was still with a bunch of old friends, it was their only remaining connection, and they had to

would rise again, making

He didn't get out of the car immediately but sat quietly for a moment, checking his phone to see if

Still nothing.

had even mentioned his deceased parents to try to reach Dean. He knew Dean was always glued to his phone, so why had he

he was about to ring the doorbell, the door opened unexpectedly, and Emily

smiled slightly, hiding his

What should he say?

for a reason, Emily spoke up. "Actually, you came

about to head out. Do

surge of joy and quickly

car. As the car slowly drove away, Emily told Archibald

at a new house?" Archibald

to escape Michael's watchful eye. Archibald

ask, Emily explained her reason for moving, her

and determination. "I want to get away from Michael. You can see that. If it weren't for my unfinished work with JM, I

Leave Emerald City?

had heard her say that. He knew Emily had strained relations with the Smith family

Such terrifying control.

a shock, sensing Emily's determination was stronger than he had imagined. "If you leave Emerald