The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"Good thing it's just a scratch, no biggie."

Michael didn't want to make a scene, so he called the Smith Mansion's private doctor to their new place.

Luckily, it was just a scratch on his forehead, nothing major.

The doctor handed over some medicine. "Mrs. Smith, please help Mr. Smith apply this. He just needs to rest for a couple of days, and he'll be fine."

Emily wasn't thrilled about it, but since Michael got hurt saving her, she had to agree. "Alright."

After the doctor left, Abigail rushed off to work.

Most of the furniture and stuff were already set up, so Emily didn't have much to do. She just had to wait for Abigail to come back and help with the luggage.

This downtime was perfect for putting medicine on Michael.

Taking a deep breath, Emily grabbed a cotton swab and opened the iodine bottle. Michael spoke up. "I don't know why that crystal chandelier broke. Don't worry, I'll figure it out." Michael hinted that he thought someone did it on purpose.

But Emily didn't want to make things more complicated. She quietly sat next to him and said, "It's fine. It's the manufacturer's problem. We'll just ask them to send a new one and cover your medical bills."

"That's it?" Michael asked, clearly agitated.

"What else?" Emily shot back.

Michael had found her a house near Emerald Lake Manor. So Emily knew that many people would be jealous, and some might even want to get back at her.

Maybe this was the price of being with Michael.

Emily suddenly felt exhausted. She appreciated Michael's efforts but also wanted to avoid the drama.

"If you want Abigail and me to live here peacefully, drop the investigation. I'll put the medicine on now, and you should rest like the doctor said. Michael, Abigail and I aren't like you. We can't handle this kind of stress. You secretly found a house near Emerald Lake Manor and decorated it just how I like. I'm grateful."

She paused deliberately.

She looked at Michael, a realization dawning in her eyes. Michael's brow furrowed, and an unknown emotion flickered in his heart.

He knew Emily was about to reject his goodwill.

Sure enough, Emily calmly continued, "But that's it. Abigail and I will pay the rent on time, and we won't short you on the furniture costs. Even though we live close, I hope we don't interfere in each other's lives. If you bring women back to Emerald Lake Manor, I won't..."

"Enough!" Michael cut her off, losing his temper.

He turned to look at her, his face darkening, his tone colder. "Do you think I did all this just to make you grateful?"

Before Emily could respond, Michael stood up and walked towards the door. That's when she noticed he was limping.

Turns out, Michael had twisted his ankle while running to save her earlier.

To avoid worrying Emily, Michael hadn't mentioned his twisted ankle to the private doctor.

But now, Emily's words had completely shattered his goodwill.

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Michael didn't look back, walking straight out the door and disappearing into the night.

Watching him leave, a wave of inexplicable sadness washed over Emily. She felt a sour, numb sensation throughout her body, and tears began to flow again.

Meanwhile, Scarlett was on the phone. "Did it work? Good. Lucky I made a copy of the key for you. You can easily sneak into her house and set up something more to harm her. What you do is up to you."

"Sophia, I have one wish. Don't disappoint me. Drive those two out of Emerald Lake Manor. Once you succeed, you'll have the right to get close to Michael."

Sophia understood Scarlett's instructions perfectly.

She was always so close to capturing Michael's heart, but Emily was always in her path. Once she dealt with Emily, the doors of the Smith family would open for her. "Got it."

After hanging up, Sophia looked at the key in her hand and smiled slyly.

Thinking about her future at the Smith Mansion, she couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Emily, after all this time, you still can't beat me. I've warned you countless times not to fight me, and especially not to steal my man. But you never listened. Have you ever won against me? Just wait and see. Enjoy the gifts I'm about to send you one after another. I'll make sure you willingly leave Michael."

Just one small victory made Sophia feel a long-lost thrill.

She even became a bit complacent, completely unaware of the eyes watching her from a dark corner.

They also recorded Sophia's every move, and the key in her hand.

A few days later, Emily finished her work and brought some homemade chicken soup to Emerald Lake Manor. Several times, Michael had the security turn her away.

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After all, Emily's words that night had hurt the fragile heart of the domineering CEO.

But Emily stubbornly insisted on taking care of Michael.

After all, Michael got injured because of her.

The security guard said, "Mrs. Smith, please don't make it hard for me. Mr. Smith has given me strict orders. I really can't let you in... How about you call Mr. Smith and ask him directly?" Emily didn't expect Michael to hold a grudge.

Indeed, her words that night were too harsh. It was her fault, not Michael's, and she was willing to accept the consequences.

Emily said, "Then call Ava out. I have something to say to her."

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But Emily didn't expect Michael to block this route as well.

The security guard said, "I'm really sorry, Mrs. Smith. Mr. Smith gave Ava a vacation. Now, besides me, there's no one else in the house..." No one else?

Was Michael trying to starve himself?

Emily had already asked Andrew. Michael hadn't been to the company for days because of his leg injury.

So, with no one to take care of him at home, wasn't he living like a single rough man?