The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Candice took a deep breath, the awkward atmosphere was suffocating.

Thankfully, Archibald had a decent personality. He just looked at Candice calmly, not thinking she was being rude or anything.

"I'm Archibald, the guy your dad set you up with."

Candice forced a smile, about to respond, but Archibald quickly added, "Honestly, I find these setups pretty awkward too, but since we're here, why don't we try to chat?

"Even if it's just a simple meal, we're already here, might as well enjoy the nice environment."

Archibald's gentlemanly demeanor made Candice relax a bit. She pressed her lips together and nodded, "Sure, I haven't eaten here before! The place looks nice, let's give

it a try!"

With that, they exchanged a smile and walked towards the restaurant.

As they entered, the familiar aroma of creamy mushroom soup hit them, and Candice exclaimed excitedly, "Oh my gosh, I've missed this dish so much!"

Archibald noticed and smiled slightly, responding softly, "Weren't you abroad before? You should have had plenty of it there!"

Hearing this, Candice turned her head, staring at Archibald with an intense gaze that made him a bit uneasy.

Suddenly, she smiled mischievously, tilting her head. "Seems like you know me well!" Archibald felt a bit awkward, unsure of how to respond.

How should he explain to Candice?

Archibald didn't want her to think he was only interested in her because of her family's background.

But Candice would definitely think that.

Not just because he invited her, but also because of what he said earlier.

He knew her family was well-off, so she would think he had an ulterior motive. They sat down by the window.

The waiter brought the menu, and Archibald politely handed it to Candice, speaking softly. "Ladies first."

Candice smiled with narrowed eyes, not saying a word.

She took the menu and ordered skillfully, not asking Archibald what he wanted or if he had any dietary restrictions, just conversing with the waiter, clearly taking control.

Archibald couldn't quite figure out the woman across from him.

Though she always smiled, there seemed to be something unfathomable behind that smile, making her hard to read.

Why?

Why couldn't everyone be as straightforward and kind-hearted as Emily?

Archibald thought, realizing that once again, his mind was filled with thoughts of Emily.

Meanwhile, Emily had no idea someone was thinking about her.

She was arguing with Michael.

Yes, Michael had shown up unexpectedly again.

There was only one reason for that he was drunk.

Emily sighed, trying to harden her heart. After all, she was still upset about what happened at the hospital last time. Should she forgive him just because he was drunk? Why should she?

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She took a deep breath and spoke coldly to Michael, who was leaning against the door. "Michael, can you stop doing this?

"You're about to be a father. You keep causing trouble and disregarding others' feelings. How are you going to set an example for your child? Don't you feel ashamed? Don't you..."

Before Emily could finish, she was pulled into a warm embrace.

It was Michael, holding her tightly, as if trying to merge her into his body. His low voice echoed in her ear, the sobbing tone sending a shock through Emily's heart.

"I'm sorry... I'm really sorry."

Emily was silent for a long time, listening to that apology.

Finally, she sighed softly, gently pushing Michael away, her eyes red but her voice firm.

"Does an apology fix anything? Can it take us back? Michael, I've told you this countless times. When will you face reality? We're done, completely done. We can't go back, and those three years won't come back."

Maybe those words were like a knife, deeply wounding Michael's heart.

Maybe Emily's attitude made Michael keep approaching her coldly.noveldrama

He had enough. He just wanted to ask Emily what he had to do to make her look at him.

The quiet night was repeatedly broken by their arguments.

Abigail had to work late tonight, and Emily didn't want to bother her.

With no other choice, she stood her ground, arguing with Michael until the end, tears silently streaming down her face.

Seeing this, Michael's eyes filled with deep despair.

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He clenched his fists, his voice hoarse, "Emily, I just want to make up for my past mistakes."

Emily's heart had turned completely cold. She had nothing more to say, especially to the man in front of her.

Even if he was drunk, so what?

She knew that only by being colder and more resolute could their troubles truly end

and the invisible chains binding her finally be broken.

While Michael wasn't paying attention, the door was slammed shut.

The night was desolate, the wind howling.

Michael knew that with that sound, no matter how hard he tried, the mistakes of the past would always follow him.

He would never regain Emily's love and forgiveness.

He stood outside, letting the cold wind hit him, his heart aching.

The moments of warmth and care from the Smith family were now forever in the past.

But they still lingered in his mind, playing on a loop, never stopping.

He took a deep breath of the cold air, trying to ease the pain in his heart, but it was useless. He slowly sank down, lying in front of the door. Another gust of wind blew, and Michael closed his eyes, falling into a deep sleep.

Michael wasn't the only one feeling sad.

Emily ran back to her bedroom like a madwoman, her face already covered in tears, but she held back, not wanting Michael to see.

Every time she saw Michael begging for forgiveness, so pitiful, so desperate, Emily felt

a pang of sorrow for the years they had lost.

Thinking it over, Emily deeply felt that what Michael was going through now was just her payback.

He deserved it, and he should suffer for three years.