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

made quite a bit of money over the years. Evelyn must be

reality, Emily was making

and Tom's relationship, but it likely wasn't

know that

he wouldn't shamelessly

out, her reaction would be

Emily deliberately brought up money, which indeed piqued Tom's

started boasting about his recent successful investments, as

was facing

some cash flow issues. Could you help me out?"

slightly

but we won't let you struggle.

gaze sharp, causing him to momentarily freeze and feel

and

her coffee cup, as if

was filled with the aroma of coffee, but it couldn't mask the

a deep breath and cautiously asked. "Emily, could you lend

money isn't impossible." After a pause, Emily continued. "Uncle Tom, if you're truly in trouble, I'll do my best to help. But

draft a promissory note, and then we can discuss the

but it's better

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

to be

it seemed she was

sweat had started to form on

noticed the sweat on Tom's forehead but remained

there's no rush. Think it over

calm, it

for words, Andrew arrived with a group of

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