The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

While making dinner that evening, Emily was clearly distracted, and Abigail couldn't help but notice.

By the time Abigail had finished her bedtime routine and was ready to sleep, Emily was still sitting on the couch, looking glum. The TV was playing endless commercials, but Emily didn't seem to care. Abigail, puzzled, decided to find out what was going on. "Emily? Are you okay? Are you feeling sick? Did Harry kick you in the stomach?"

As she spoke, Abigail gently placed her hand on Emily's belly. Feeling a warm sensation, Emily managed a small smile, but it looked forced.

"I'm fine, just watching some TV. Are you tired? You've been working all day, you must be exhausted. Go lie down, I'll be up soon," Emily forced another smile at Abigail.

Abigail shook her head in exasperation. "Emily, do you know how awful your smile looks right now?"

Emily was taken aback by Abigail's words. She wanted to find a mirror to see for herself. Was it that obvious?

Emily was indeed forcing a smile. Ever since Michael left, she had been feeling inexplicably anxious but couldn't pinpoint why.

Earlier, she had accidentally cut her hand while chopping vegetables.

And to top it off, Harry, who was usually quiet, had been unusually active today, kicking her several times.

A wave of unease washed over Emily. She shared her concerns with Abigail, but Abigail thought it was normal.noveldrama

"You're pregnant, it's natural to worry. Besides, you're almost due. Harry is bound to be more active. I think you should use this time to do some prenatal education, listen to music, so you don't..."

Before Abigail could finish, a sudden phone ring startled both of them.

Even Abigail jumped.

She quickly grabbed her phone and saw it was Andrew calling.

"Andrew? What's he calling me for now?" Abigail said.

Emily suddenly realized something. Her phone was upstairs charging and on Do Not Disturb mode. Andrew must have called Abigail because he couldn't reach her.

"Answer it!" Emily urged as Abigail, curious, picked up the call.

Before she could say anything, Andrew's urgent voice came through.

"Abigail, get Mrs. Smith to Emerald City Harmony Hospital right away! Mr. Smith was drugged by Sophia. To escape her control, he hit his head against the wall. He's just been taken to the ER, and it's serious. He's been calling for Mrs. Smith non-stop. I'm worried something might happen!"

Andrew's voice was loud and urgent. Emily didn't need Abigail to relay the message; she heard it all and quickly got up to get dressed.

How could this happen?

He was fine when he left here!

Could that call Michael took have been from Sophia?

Why did he hide it from her? Why was he so foolish?

Seeing Emily so frantic, her hair disheveled and tears welling up in her eyes, Abigail quickly stepped in to support her and tried to calm her down.

"Michael's gonna be okay! Don't worry, with my driving, we'll be there in ten minutes! But you need to be careful too!"

Abigail wasn't kidding. In less than ten minutes, she had the car parked in front of Emerald City Harmony Hospital.

However, she had overlooked the fact that Emily was pregnant. The dizziness from the fast ride made Emily nauseous, and she vomited by the roadside for a while before feeling better.

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"It's my fault for driving too fast. Are you feeling sick? I'll get you some water!"

Emily quickly grabbed Abigail's hand, then wiped her mouth with a tissue.

She was desperate to see Michael. A little morning sickness was nothing she couldn't handle!

With Abigail's help, Emily hurried into the ER.

But to their surprise, when they saw Michael, he was also vomiting, and it seemed even worse than Emily. Anyone who didn't know better might think he was the one pregnant!

He looked just like a pregnant woman.

Emily stood there, stunned.

Just then, Andrew approached, greeting Emily formally as usual. "Mrs. Smith."

Emily turned to him, eager for information.

Andrew explained everything.

It was that aphrodisiac again, and Sophia!

How shameless could she be, trying to ruin the Brown family's reputation?

"I've seen shameless people, but never anyone as shameless as her! Why is she so desperate to cling to Michael?

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"I heard she's been cozy with Dean from the Lancaster family recently, playing both sides! It's disgusting! One day, I'll write an article about her and spread it all over Emerald City!"

Abigail, standing nearby, couldn't hold back her anger and started cursing Sophia with every insult she could think of.

Besides handling company work, Abigail had taken up a side job writing online news articles.

Her recent goal was to get a new home for her and Emily, and then raise her child together.

Emily had offered her money, but Abigail always refused.

After all, Abigail felt her life was easier than Emily's.

As Emily watched Abigail stand up for her, she couldn't help but smile through her

tears. Just then, the ER doctor approached.

"Who's Emily?"

"I am!" ;Emily quickly responded.

The doctor looked at Emily, then at her pregnant belly, instantly understanding her relationship with Michael.

But he couldn't understand why, if the patient had a wife, he would be drugged with such a strong aphrodisiac.

He must have made some enemies. Or maybe he was just too attractive to women. "The patient is stable now, but he's been calling for you. He's still under the influence of the drug and needs to rest. You can go in and see if he has anything to say to you." Without hesitation, Emily hurriedly walked into the curtained area where Michael was. Abigail and Andrew watched, and Abigail couldn't help but sigh, "Emily still hasn't let go of Michael. It's such a tragic love story!"