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.

I've never wanted pity. I want recognition. I'm not your pet bird, and neither is our child. We don't need to live

eyes widened. "What do

obvious? I'm moving out of Emerald Lake Manor. Yes, you gave me this

couple. You will have visitation

Emily in disbelief. "Are

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

gaze. "Everything here is in the past.

swirling inside him. Before he could respond, Emily had already walked into the house,

powerlessness. He knew she was acting

had just left Emerald Lake Manor

the call, his tone lazy. "What's

to read the complete version of this

came through. "Michael, something's happened! There's a crowd gathered

was to look at Emily. She glanced over, frowning as if

over to Emily, speaking in a low voice. "Something's

face turned pale. She clenched

the Brown Corporation. In a critical moment, she chose

they arrived, the scene was chaotic. Emily took a deep breath, resolutely pushing open the car door and stepping

to Hayden's secretary, who was anxiously making phone calls. Seeing Emily,

my dad?" Emily's voice trembled, and Michael could hear it

his condition yet!" Emily's heart sank. She looked around at the people holding banners and continued to ask about the situation. But Hayden's secretary, always inept, was even more flustered now,