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."

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was her favorite dish. Scarlett used to make

point, that motherly love had faded

only eat what the family chef prepared. Outside, it was a series

by others, but they

had gradually come to terms with it, knowing Scarlett wouldn't always

change was her habit of ordering a

had become a habit she carried

say much to know Veda was lost in thought. Concerned, he asked, "Veda,

her thoughts, forcing a

suddenly felt Veda had grown up. She had become

about to say something

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was slightly taken aback

her half-eaten salad left behind. He felt a mix of emotions -part

few days, Emily was

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

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had overestimated

night, she couldn't help but think of Scarlett's screams and her cold, sharp

piercing deep into

had nightmares

unbearable, like being trapped in

Although Emily tried to

Michael's voice was gentle and

breath, trying to

couldn't quite define

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

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