The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

If it had been before, Dean would have thought Sophia was just sucking up to him.

But now, her voice felt like a gentle spring breeze, and tears welled up in his eyes. Sophia noticed and was taken aback. "Hey, what's wrong? You..."

Before Sophia could finish, he kissed her. Sophia wanted to pull away, but his desperate look stopped her, and she felt a pang of pity.

This was so strange. Sophia felt confused.

Just a moment ago, she had been annoyed with him, but now, she saw the vulnerability in him, almost like seeing her own helplessness with Michael.

Despite this, Sophia gently pushed him away, took a deep breath, and spoke softly, "Dean, we need to calm down."

"How can I calm down?" Dean's voice trembled, filled with confusion and helplessness.

He contined, "They all avoid me like I'm some kind of monster. But what did I do wrong? I just want what I want. Is that so wrong?"

"If they all think I'm a devil, then after tonight, I'll have nothing to do with them. I'll only have you. Would you stay with me?"

His words hit Sophia hard.

She looked at Dean, recalling his words.

At that moment, Sophia felt like she saw herself.

"Okay," she replied.

Dean's alcohol-laden kiss came at Sophia again.

Dean seemed to use all his strength, tightly holding Sophia's soft body. Though slightly drunk, he was losing his stamina but couldn't suppress his inner impulse. He gently pressed Sophia beneath him.

Yet, a sudden tenderness emerged, and Dean feared he might hurt Sophia. He shifted slightly, using his arm to support himself, continuing to kiss her with closed eyes.

Sophia watched Dean with open eyes.

She suddenly thought of Michael.

She couldn't help but compare the two men.noveldrama

Michael was wealthy, handsome, and had an innate charm, while Dean didn't quite measure up.

Despite this, Sophia was captivated by Dean.

Though this wasn't their first kiss or their first intimate moment, Sophia felt warmth and an unprecedented sense of security. She began to enjoy it.

Their tongues intertwined, and Sophia's mind went blank. In the quiet, enclosed space, the scent of alcohol spread, letting hormones run wild.

Dean's kiss was domineering and fierce, as if he wanted to merge her into his body.

It was then that Sophia realized she didn't find him as repulsive as she had imagined.

At least, Dean cherished her.

At least, she could feel a trace of warmth here.

So, Sophia responded more eagerly, releasing her desires recklessly after the previous frustration with Michael. Hours later, they ended their passionate lovemaking.

Yes, just as Sophia had initially thought, she and Dean had completely intertwined. JM Jewelry Company had a tricky project that needed Emily's attention.

She got ready and left early in the morning.

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As for everything that happened yesterday, Emily could immediately put it behind her when facing work.

Emily had always been good at bouncing back.

But this so-called strength was just her enduring night after night.

Just as she stepped out, Emily realized she had forgotten something important. It was Monday, and during rush hour, she couldn't get a cab, no matter how much she offered.

And Abigail was also at work, so she couldn't call her.

After some thought, Emily considered calling Daniel.

At that moment, a Maybach pulled up in front of her. She was stunned and looked at the driver.

It was Archibald!

Emily couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised.

Since leaving the Lancaster family studio last time, Emily had felt awkward, thinking

she wouldn't contact Archibald for a while. But she hadn't expected to see him again so

soon.

"What are you doing here?"

"Just passing by. Are you heading out?" Archibald asked knowingly; Emily's work attire clearly indicated she was going to JM.

He had intentionally come near Emily's home, hoping to run into her.

Given Emily's close ties with Michael, his appearance could potentially cause trouble

for her, so Archibald was always cautious.

"Yeah, I need to get to JM, but... it's impossible to get a cab."

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Archibald pretended to look ahead, then held the steering wheel and said to Emily, "Yeah, it's tough right now. How about I take you."

Emily hesitated for a moment but eventually got in the car.

Work couldn't wait, and she didn't have time for pleasantries with Archibald.

The faint scent of cologne in the car helped Emily relax a bit.

Archibald's driving was smooth and steady, a stark contrast to Michael's recklessness.

Why was she thinking about him again?

Her expression darkened, her heart sank, and she felt annoyed by her subconscious reaction.

Thus, the two maintained a silent understanding, only exchanging occasional, trivial remarks.

As the scenery outside flew by, Emily's mind gradually calmed, and she began to think about the details of her upcoming work.

Gradually, she felt no awkwardness being with Archibald, as if everything was natural. Archibald glanced at Emily's focused expression through the rearview mirror, his lips curling slightly. He felt relieved that the meeting at the studio hadn't affected their relationship.

Michael hadn't mentioned anything inappropriate to her.

So, the car sped along until it reached JM's entrance. Archibald finally spoke, "Emily, we're here."

Emily looked up abruptly. They arrived in such a short time.

She had been so engrossed in her work thoughts that she hadn't noticed Archibald's

quick driving. It was thanks to Archibald's driving skills.

"Thanks a lot. You really helped me out today. Archibald, I'll treat you to dinner sometime."

With that, Emily took a deep breath, ready to get out of the car slowly.