The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 558

Chapter 558 Tom's Acting Skills

Emily kept her cool, but inside, she was done with Tom's fake charm. She smiled, all the while figuring out how to get Tom to leave without being rude.

The best way was to act like she didn't get what he was saying and play along with his charade.

"But you should remember what Sophia looks like better, since you held her when she was little."

"When Evelyn joined our family, I was already away at boarding school. It's understandable you didn't see me often, but remembering my face must be quite a challenge for you."

Tom, not completely clueless, picked up on the undertone of Emily's words.

There was sarcasm and a hint of something more. Tom's heart tightened, but he quickly plastered on a smile and eagerly agreed.

"Yeah, but I still think about you often. You were always such a sensible kid. I really liked you."

A barely noticeable hint of mockery flashed in Emily's eyes. Liked her money, more likely?

If he truly cared, why didn't he show up when she needed help the most? Instead, he was here now, pretending to be family.

Emily sneered inwardly, but her face remained gentle as she softly replied.

"Your concern is something I hold dear."

She then shifted the conversation.

"What have you been busy with lately, Uncle Tom?"

Tom hesitated for a moment before smiling. "Just the usual work."

Tom couldn't possibly admit he spent his days fighting with Hayden over shares, nor could he reveal his gambling habits. So, he lied.

Emily wouldn't know the specifics of his activities, so a few vague words would be enough.

But Emily's eyes flashed with sharpness; she had already seen through Tom's facade.

for Evelyn to clean up his mess, or trying to curry favor with the wealthy for

so humble despite being so busy. You must have made quite a

was making things

idea about Evelyn and Tom's relationship, but it

why wouldn't Tom know that Evelyn's imprisonment was her

he knew, he wouldn't shamelessly come

Evelyn found out, her reaction would

deliberately brought up money, which

instead started boasting about his recent

now, he was

issues. Could you help me out?" Tom tentatively asked, his

slightly

not be wealthy, but we won't let you struggle. It's just a cash

at Tom, her gaze sharp, causing him to momentarily freeze and

a smile and quickly

stayed calm, gently stroking her coffee cup, as

of coffee,

could you lend

Emily continued. "Uncle Tom, if you're truly in trouble, I'll do my best to help. But everything needs to be done properly to

promissory note, and then we can discuss

family, but it's better to handle

Emily he once underestimated was now speaking such formalities. She truly

be the

was

him, cold sweat had started to form

noticed the sweat on Tom's forehead but remained

rush. Think it over before

calm, it exerted

at a loss for words, Andrew arrived with a group of

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