The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 565 Causing Trouble

"Emily, maybe I can stick around and help you out." Archibald suggested, shooting a deliberate glance at Michael.

He was hinting at something, supposedly out of concern for Emily, but there was an underlying challenge in his words. Michael knew exactly what Archibald was up to. He gave a faint smile, too uninterested to call him out.

Emily simply shook her head and then looked at Michael, her eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions. "No, some things are better handled between us alone."

Archibald took the hint and didn't press further. He turned to leave but kept looking back at Emily with concern. Michael was tired of this constant competition. He glanced at Archibald, a spark of irritation in his eyes. Archibald seemed to sense the hostility and paused briefly before looking away.

The wind blew through the front of Emerald Lake Manor, bringing a sudden quiet. Michael took a deep breath and turned to Emily, his eyes filled with a dogged determination. "Whatever you say, I'll accept it."

Emily's heart trembled, her eyes reddening. She couldn't help but respond with a shaky voice, "Who asked you to accept anything?"

"Just tell me, was it you who found that house for me? Why did you do it?"

"Michael, don't you see? You're undermining me, my abilities! Can you stop making it seem like I'm some helpless canary that always needs your help? I can live without you!"

Her words, though soft, hit Michael like a hammer, striking deep into his heart. His eyes reddened instantly. After a moment of silence, he spoke slowly, "I never meant to..."

"But others will think that!"

Emily bit her lip, tears welling up and finally spilling over like broken pearls. Michael's heart ached at the sight. He stepped forward, wanting to hold her, but she stubbornly pushed him away. In that moment, Michael felt like he was losing everything.

want recognition. I'm not your pet bird, and neither is our child. We don't need

"What do you mean

was cold as ice. "Isn't it obvious? I'm moving out of Emerald Lake Manor. Yes, you gave me this house, but I'm selling it

divorced couple. You will have

in disbelief. "Are you really

Manor held their most cherished memories. He couldn't bear to part with it, but Emily was ready to

firmly, meeting Michael's gaze. "Everything here is in the past. Selling Emerald Lake Manor is best for both of

swirling inside him. Before he could respond, Emily

feeling a wave of powerlessness. He knew she was acting

just left Emerald Lake Manor and was calling

and answered the call, his tone lazy. "What's

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urgent voice came through. "Michael, something's happened! There's a crowd gathered outside the Brown Corporation, and Hayden's been

look at Emily. She glanced over,

heart tightened. He quickly hung up and walked over to Emily, speaking in a low voice. "Something's happened at the Brown

look, and Emily's face turned pale. She clenched her fists, a

the Brown Corporation. In a critical moment, she chose to trust him. They drove in silence,

the scene was chaotic. Emily took a deep breath, resolutely pushing open the car door and stepping into the fray. Michael

who was anxiously making phone calls. Seeing Emily, the secretary quickly hung up and reported urgently, "Ms. Brown, thank

trembled,

holding banners and continued to ask about the situation. But Hayden's secretary, always inept, was even