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.

but idleness, borrowing money everywhere, waiting for Evelyn to clean

despite being so busy. You must have made quite a bit of money

Emily was making

idea about Evelyn and Tom's relationship,

wouldn't Tom know that Evelyn's

wouldn't shamelessly

Evelyn found out, her

up money, which indeed piqued

instead started boasting about his recent successful investments, as if he were a

he was facing some

Could you help me out?" Tom

smiled slightly

but we won't let you struggle. It's just a cash

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

a smile and quickly nodded

calm, gently stroking her coffee cup,

coffee, but

"Emily, could you

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

I draft a promissory note, and then we can

be family, but it's better to

the Emily he once underestimated was now speaking

she supposed to be the soft-hearted,

was quite

to him, cold sweat had started to

noticed the sweat on Tom's forehead

rush. Think it over before

was calm, it exerted an

Tom was at a loss for words, Andrew

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