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.

to clean up his mess, or trying to curry favor with

quite a bit of

reality, Emily was making

and Tom's relationship, but it likely

that Evelyn's

knew, he wouldn't shamelessly come here

out, her

brought up money, which indeed piqued Tom's

boasting about his recent successful investments, as

now, he was facing some

Could you help me out?"

slightly

not be wealthy, but we won't let you struggle.

at Tom, her gaze sharp,

forced a smile and quickly nodded in agreement.

coffee cup, as if she had

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

asked. "Emily, could

eyebrow, her tone still unhurried. "Lending 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 everything

a promissory note, and then

it's better

Emily he once underestimated was now speaking

she supposed to be the soft-hearted, easy-going

she was quite difficult

cold sweat had

the sweat on Tom's forehead but remained

Tom, there's no rush. Think it over

was calm, it

Tom was at a loss for words, Andrew

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