The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

A few days without seeing each other, Emily noticed that Veda's complexion had worsened significantly.

She hurriedly approached and asked with concern. "Veda, have you been too tired from studying lately?"

At that moment, Veda was holding a book on business management. Seeing Emily arrive at the Smith Mansion, she felt a mix of indescribable emotions. To be fair, Emily bore responsibility for the Smith family's recent unsettled state.

But she was so lucky; not only did Michael protect her, but Daniel also did.

Now, there was also the influential and well-connected Isabella. From now on, Veda feared her own status would be much lower than Emily's.

Thinking this, Veda smiled at Emily. "Emily, I'm fine."

Then she lowered her head again, looking at the book with a heavy heart.

Emily observed carefully, noticing that Veda's mood had significantly dropped and she wasn't as enthusiastic as before.

She wanted to ask clearly but didn't know where to start.

Helplessly, Emily could only try to increase communication opportunities in other ways. Since Scarlett wasn't around today, she would probably stay at the Smith family a bit longer.

She might as well make lunch for Mason.

After all, Isabella had mentioned several times after returning home that as long as she hadn't divorced Michael, she was still part of the Smith family. Now that Isabella was living in a house arranged by Michael, they should show more respect to Mason, as a way to thank Michael.

But Emily just couldn't understand. She had the ability to make money, and she and Isabella had just agreed to take on the lawsuit with the Brown family.

As long as they wanted, they could find a better house in Emerald City, even better than Emerald Lake Manor.

So why did Isabella insist on accepting Michael's favor?

Emily had never asked Isabella this question, but she knew Isabella always had her

reasons.

Just like Veda now, was she inexplicably in a bad mood?

How could that be?

It was probably just a young girl's unspoken worries.

Back when Veda was still rebellious, she had offended Emily many times. Later, some things happened, and Veda might have changed, but Emily always believed that a person's essence couldn't change.

It wasn't that she was overly cautious of Veda, just a little more attentive.

Thinking of this, Emily came back to her senses and saw Veda avoiding her gaze. She carefully replied, "Then... I'll go cook. If you need anything, just tell me, it's no big deal."

As soon as she finished speaking and was about to turn around, Veda called her back. "Emily, I have something to say."

As expected, Emily wasn't surprised. She turned around and pointed towards the balcony, indicating they should talk there.

Veda nodded and put down her book.

The balcony was well-lit and sunny.

Emily hadn't looked up to seriously appreciate such good weather in a long time. She took a deep breath, rested her hands on the railing, and turned to look at Veda, who was also looking at her seriously, with a hint of resentment in her eyes.

"Veda." Emily said.

"Emily, I'll get straight to the point." Veda said.

That was right, Veda didn't want to drag it out any longer.

These past few days, she had been thinking about one question, how much more advantage did Emily want to take?

Yes, back when she was kidnapped by thugs, it was Emily who stayed at the Smith Mansion to take care of her until she came out of the shadows. But now, Veda felt that Emily wasn't that good.

Emily was good to her only to repay the Smith family's kindness.

But Emily staying at the Smith family was also a burden to the Smith family and her mother.

Veda had seen Isabella and Scarlett argue. Although she was dissatisfied with her own mother, she couldn't stand someone as rude as Isabella. Even though she didn't know the whole story, this was still the Smith Mansion, and she was the most distinguished daughter of the Smith family.

Emily was the outsider, so why did everyone side with her?

And she herself was just arranged by Michael to study an MBA course. Mason ignored her, Scarlett wanted to marry her off to another wealthy family, and Daniel...

"I've called and texted Daniel for several days, and he hasn't replied to a single one." Veda said coldly, her face looking even worse.

Emily was shocked to hear this.

She had thought that as Veda slowly came out of the shadows, she was also slowly letting go of Daniel. She hadn't expected that Veda was still thinking about him. At that moment, Emily felt an inexplicable sense of guilt and shame.

After all, Daniel had confessed to her before, saying he would wait for her.noveldrama

Emily also understood that Veda was there to do more than just express her frustration and ask for advice.

"These past few days... I haven't been in touch with Daniel either. Veda, do you want me to ask him for you?" Emily said.

Veda's expression changed instantly, and she replied. "No need."

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Emily was stunned for a moment and then tentatively asked. "Then what do you want..."

Even without asking, Veda knew that Daniel and Emily must be in contact.

Because they were mutual friends, Veda could see every like Daniel gave to Emily's posts, sometimes even commenting on various social media. But for her, it was as if Daniel didn't see her.

Veda couldn't stand this disparity.

If Daniel liked someone other than someone close to her, she wouldn't be this upset. Finally, Veda made up her mind and said seriously to Emily. "Emily, I'm begging you, give Daniel to me."

"Give?" Emily couldn't believe her ears.

She had always been straightforward and had just recently declined Daniel's feelings. How could she be accused of possessing him?

Even if she had once felt a moment of affection, she had rationally stopped herself. Veda's words were simply baseless.

"Veda, I don't understand what you're saying. Are you implying that I'm keeping Daniel from you?" Emily asked.

"Aren't you?" Veda appeared righteous.

She was slightly shorter than Emily, but her stance was imposing. "You're attending parties with my brother while entangled with Daniel. As far as I know, your mother has been out of the hospital for some time, right? So why do you still go to the hospital and see Daniel? Emily, some words are harsh, and I don't want to say them directly, but you haven't divorced my brother yet. What is this? Do you know it's considered cheating?"

"People can't have it both ways. Besides, you attending parties with my brother has caused him trouble. If it weren't for him standing up for you, how could he have gotten into a fight with Mr. Ward? Why would my grandfather, at his age, have to run around solving this issue? Emily, I hope you can let me go, let Daniel go, and let my brother go."

Veda didn't use a single insulting word.

But to Emily, it felt like her heart was bleeding.