The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Michael saw the scene and felt an indescribable pain in his heart.

He didn't know what had happened or why Emily was so upset, but since Sophia was mentioned, it must have something to do with her... Sophia? Birthday party?

Thinking about it, Michael realized that Emily must have found out he was going to Sophia's birthday party.

After all, their social circle was small, and his whereabouts were always easy to track.

If Emily wanted to know, it would be easy.

"Sophia's birthday party..."

Michael was about to explain when Emily, visibly agitated, cut him off.

"If you want to go, just go. You don't need to explain to me."

With that, Emily stood up and left, ignoring Michael's calls for her to come back. Michael knew Emily had misunderstood him, but at this critical moment, he couldn't explain himself clearly.

He had to stay with Mason, and the company's affairs were overwhelming. Michael didn't have the time to persuade Emily, nor did he have the dignity to ask for her forgiveness.

At that moment, Michael felt a profound sense of helplessness.

He looked towards the door with a sense of void and panic, like a small boat lost in a vast sea, drifting aimlessly.

Turning back to Mason, who was still unconscious, Michael wondered if it was a natural illness or Scarlett's doing. The doubts kept swirling in his mind, and now Emily was leaving him.

Michael had to admit that despite having everything, his heart was already empty.

In this complex web of emotions, Michael felt an unprecedented loneliness and helplessness.

He knew that Emily's departure was not just a misunderstanding; it was a crack in their trust. Perhaps Emily had never believed the things he said in Everglade City.

Emily didn't believe he loved her, that he would change his mind, or that he would be devoted to her.

Thinking about these things, Michael felt like a thousand-pound weight was pressing on his heart. He took a deep breath, trying to calm down. He knew now was not the time to be immersed in personal feelings.

He had to be strong because there were more important things to handle, like ensuring Mason's safety and health and stabilizing the Smith family's situation.

Michael stood up, walked to Mason's bedside, and gently held his hand, silently praying.

"Grandpa, you have to get better. Veda and I won't let you down."

Michael never thought he would do this.

Praying helplessly by a loved one's bedside seemed like something only Emily would do.

At that moment, Michael made up his mind. No matter what happened, he would protect this family and not let anything harm them again.

As for Emily, he decided to wait until after Sunday, when everything had settled down, to talk to her and explain everything.

Michael knew this might take time.

But he was willing to wait because it was the right thing to do. After all, he was the one who hurt Emily and pushed her and their relationship away.

Emily rushed out of Mason's room and headed straight to the OB-GYN department.noveldrama

She hesitated for a few seconds in the elevator, but the thought of Michael going to Sophia's birthday party, and Sophia sending her an invitation, made her decisively press the button for the OB-GYN floor.

Emily came in a fit of anger, so she regretted it as soon as she registered.

'Am I really going to abort this child?' Emily kept asking herself. 'But what's the point of keeping it?'

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The two little devils in her mind kept arguing, making her more and more confused. She sat in the chair, dazed, with a furrowed brow and a lost look in her eyes.

"Next!"

The nurse came out of the OB-GYN department and, seeing Emily, was slightly surprised before asking, "Why is it you again?"

Emily was nearly four months pregnant and had come for check-ups seven or eight times, more than the average pregnant woman. Although there were no major issues, she kept coming back for check-ups and abortion procedures.

But every time, at the critical moment, Emily would back out with all sorts of excuses.

The nurses and doctors could understand her being here a few times, but four or five times was puzzling.

The nurse added, "The OB-GYN department isn't your family business, and deciding to keep or abort a child isn't a small matter. Have you made up your mind?

"I see you always come alone. Where's your husband? You should discuss this with him. This is a life, not a tool for your arguments!"

Hearing this, Emily felt a sudden shame, and her grievances made her tears fall instantly.

A tool?

She never saw the child as a tool, but the fact was, this child shouldn't be kept.

The nurse sighed and frowned. "I know you don't like hearing this, but come on, let's do the check-up."

With that, the nurse walked in first.

Emily didn't know where she found the courage, but she gritted her teeth and followed.

The check-up showed that Emily's body was fine, and the baby was healthy, with all indicators normal.

It seemed like it was God's will.

Emily didn't expect it to go so smoothly. The doctor who was supposed to perform the procedure was available now.

Lying on the cold operating table again, Emily felt disheartened, her eyes losing their sparkle, like a rose wilting in the twilight.

No matter how the nurse and doctor whispered and discussed beside her, she pretended not to hear, her silence heavy with disappointment. Her love for Michael was fading away.

The cold instruments were placed beside her, their clear and crisp sounds echoing in Emily's ears.

She closed her eyes, feeling the tears slide down her cheeks and onto the pillow, silent yet resounding.

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, I'm ready."

"Once we start, there's no turning back. After the abortion, avoid strenuous activities

for a month, don't eat cold or spicy foods, drink less coffee, and avoid..."

Before the doctor could finish the instructions, there was a commotion at the door, and

a nurse came in to report.

"It's Dr. Daniel Wilson."

The doctor performing the procedure frowned.

"Why is it him again?"

Every time Emily came for a check-up or procedure, Daniel would intervene.

And now he was here again.

Could it be that this child was Daniel's?