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.

Evelyn to clean

"Uncle Tom, you're so humble despite being so busy. You must have made quite a bit of money over the years.

was making things

Evelyn and

Tom know that Evelyn's imprisonment

he wouldn't shamelessly come here looking for

Evelyn found out, her reaction would be

brought up money, which indeed piqued

not to complain, instead started boasting about his

he was facing some

Could you help me

slightly and

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

looked directly at Tom, her gaze sharp, causing

and

stroking her coffee cup, as if she

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

"Emily, could you lend me some 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

draft a promissory note, and then we can

it's better to handle

was now speaking such formalities. She

she supposed to be the

seemed she was quite difficult

him, cold sweat had started

noticed the sweat on Tom's

there's no rush.

her tone was calm, it exerted an invisible

for words,

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