The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 528 The So-called Motherly Love

Daniel pulled out a chair and sat down, his gentle gaze resting on Veda. He held a small receipt in his hand and waved it slightly. "Mind if I join you?"

Veda gave a faint smile. "Not at all."

Daniel placed the receipt on the table and ordered a glass of water. They exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere gradually became more comfortable.

But Veda stayed mostly quiet, only nodding occasionally in response to Daniel's questions.

Daniel noticed her unease. He could sense a significant change in her demeanor.

In the past, Veda was like a little sister, always around him, calling him "Daniel" affectionately.

Now, she seemed different, with a hint of distance and maturity in her eyes. Daniel knew it had to do with her job at Smith Corporation, but he still found it hard to adjust to the new Veda.

Daniel sighed softly, trying to break the silence. "Work keeping you busy lately?"

Veda nodded slightly, her tone calm. "It's manageable. Smith Corporation is always like this."

Daniel nodded. He wasn't in the finance and investment industry, but he had some understanding of Veda's workload. Especially since Emily had just given birth and Michael was spending all his time at the hospital, most of the work at Smith Corporation fell on Veda's shoulders.

Moreover, Veda had no prior experience handling company affairs. Suddenly dealing with so many tasks was no easy feat for someone who used to be carefree and playful.

As Daniel's mind wandered, Veda suddenly looked up at him.

She realized her coldness contrasted sharply with Daniel's warmth.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Veda tentatively asked, "Is the hospital busy lately?"

Hearing this, Daniel knew Veda either didn't know about Emily's childbirth or was deliberately avoiding the topic.

Understanding Veda's sensitive nature, Daniel gave a vague response. "Same as usual."

didn't pursue the conversation further and focused on her vegetable

favorite dish. Scarlett used to make it

motherly love had faded into a void, almost

only eat what the family chef prepared. Outside,

others, but they

terms with it, knowing Scarlett wouldn't always be around. She should try to

was her habit of ordering a vegetable salad whenever she saw it

she

Daniel didn't need to say much to know Veda was lost in thought. Concerned, he asked, "Veda, is something

thoughts, forcing

had grown up. She had become

was about to say

Take your time.

taken aback but nodded, watching

half-eaten salad left behind. He felt a

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Michael's absence weighed heavily on her, making her feel like something was

tried to keep herself busy, even asking Penelope for recent JM project records to see if she

had overestimated

couldn't help but think of Scarlett's screams and her

eyes were like daggers, piercing deep into her heart, leaving her

had nightmares for several consecutive

was unbearable, like being trapped in darkness

Emily tried to sound

seem unsettled," Michael's voice was gentle

to keep her voice steady. "Nothing.

define

was checking on the baby, but he seemed more interested in

call was connected, Emily felt obliged to chat with Michael for