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.

never wanted pity. I want recognition. I'm not your pet bird, and neither is our

do you

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

other divorced couple. You will have visitation rights to

He looked at Emily in disbelief. "Are you really going to

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

is in the

him. Before he could respond, Emily had already walked into the house, instructing Lexine to pack and

wave of powerlessness.

just left Emerald Lake Manor and was calling again. Was he trying

the call, his tone lazy. "What's

place to read the complete version of this book for free.

"Michael, something's happened! There's a crowd gathered outside the Brown Corporation, and Hayden's been seriously

Emily. She glanced over, frowning as if she had

hung up and walked over to Emily, speaking in a low

She clenched her fists, a flicker of panic

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

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

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

my dad?" Emily's voice trembled,

people holding banners and continued