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

Scarlett used to make it for

that motherly love had

could only eat what the family chef

had tried salads made by others, but they never

wouldn't always be around. She should try to forget

ordering a vegetable salad whenever she saw it on a

habit she

Daniel didn't need to say much to know Veda

her thoughts, forcing a small smile.

grown

was about to say something else, Veda

full. Take your

slightly taken aback but nodded, watching

leave, her half-eaten salad left behind. He

next few days, Emily was

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Michael's absence weighed heavily on her,

herself busy, even asking Penelope for recent

Emily had

night, she couldn't help but think of

deep into her heart,

even had nightmares for

unbearable, like being trapped in darkness with no

comfort. Although Emily tried to sound calm, Michael

You seem unsettled," Michael's voice

breath, trying to keep her voice steady.

couldn't quite define her

Michael called, Emily thought he was checking on the baby, but he seemed more interested

was connected, Emily felt obliged to