The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"Veda, do you even know what you're saying? I didn't cheat, it was your brother who

did. Besides, you have no idea what really happened at the party. How could you think of me like that? And as for Daniel, I went to the hospital to get something for my mom, not to meet him."

"I thought you had gone through some things, and recently you've been helping your brother and started studying for an MBA. I thought you had grown up, but it turns out you're still so naive."

"Daniel's feelings for you and your feelings for Daniel are none of my business. I can only give you advice, but I can't interfere with anyone. And please don't think of me that way. As long as I'm not divorced with your brother, I will be loyal to the Smith family."

With that, Emily was really angry and wanted to turn and leave.

But Veda had no intention of letting her go. She blocked her way, her face turning ugly in an instant.

Emily knew she was telling the truth, but the truth hurt Veda.

Maybe Veda had never really changed. She was just grateful to Emily and appreciated Daniel's kindness during that time.

So Veda seemed like a different person.

But it was all just an illusion.

Seeing Veda's face gradually becoming ferocious and her whole body filled with hostility, Emily was momentarily stunned and resigned.

Veda said, "Emily, do you really want me to say something harsh?"

Emily raised an eyebrow and replied coldly. "You've already said something harsh."

Hearing this, Veda opened her mouth but didn't know what to say. But she felt she had to say something. "Emily! You keep saying you're loyal to the Smith family, but you're the one who hurt my brother! I overheard him on the phone that day. Do you know why Roger wanted to harm you? Because he thought you were my brother's weakness."

"If it weren't for you, my brother wouldn't be caught in a media storm. My grandfather wouldn't have to run around, and the whole Smith family wouldn't be paying for you, Emily. Do you want to drag me into this too?"

Emily couldn't hear what Veda was saying.

She knew that whatever she said would be useless.

Some people only acted according to their own will.

Emily said, "I have the freedom to choose what to do, Veda. This is not something you can interfere with. I'll have someone bring lunch. Eat it if you want. Study well at home and don't make your brother worry."

Emily's last words were extremely cold, and then she pushed the door and left the balcony.

She never expected that on this sunny morning, her heart would be chilled by Veda's words.

Standing on the balcony, Veda was at a loss.

Helplessly, she let out a cold laugh, her gentle face now appearing cold and sinister.

When Scarlett came home, it was already evening, and she brought back a strong, pungent perfume smell.

Veda was reading in the living room, as she had been all day since Emily left.

She didn't turn on the lights, so Scarlett was startled when she came in.

Scarlett screamed, "Oh my God! Veda, you scared me!"

Seeing Veda still not speaking, Scarlett sensed something was wrong. She changed into slippers and approached. "What's going on? Where's your grandfather?"

Veda responded expressionlessly. "Stay away from me. Don't you think you smell awful?"

Hearing this, Scarlett immediately understood what Veda meant. She felt embarrassed but tried to maintain a calm demeanor. "Awful? How rude. It's just my friend's perfume.

I accidentally got it on me! It'll be gone once I change clothes!"

In fact, Scarlett had just returned from a club.

She often went to such places to have fun, as they weren't just for rich men.

But Veda knew that every penny Scarlett spent came from the Smith family.

She, like Emily, would eventually drain the Smith family dry.

Veda couldn't deal with Scarlett because she was her mother.

But Emily... Veda's face turned cold as she thought about her again, making Scarlett shiver.

Fortunately, Anson passed by carrying some fish, heading to the kitchen. Scarlett quickly called out to him. "What are you doing?"

Seeing the opportunity, Scarlett approached. She knew she couldn't get anything out of Veda, so she had to try with someone else.

Anson, seeing it was the Smith family mother and daughter, didn't dare to be negligent and respectfully replied. "Mrs. Scarlett Smith, I'm going to clean the fish. Mrs. Emily Smith instructed that Mr. Mason Smith needs more fish soup these days."

Seeing the fat, lively fish, Scarlett quickly stepped back, afraid that a few drops of water might splash on her new dress. As she retreated, she muttered jealously. "She's so considerate, putting the whole family to shame."

Hearing this, Veda also looked up, her eyes flashing with a sharp light.

Anson, knowing it was not his place to comment on the family's affairs, chuckled awkwardly and quickly tried to leave.

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Scarlett, realizing something, pulled Anson aside and whispered. "What's wrong with Veda? Why is she so angry?"

Anson, not wanting to say much, hesitated. He had seen Emily and Veda arguing on the balcony that morning, but he couldn't say that directly. After some hesitation, he finally stammered. "This morning... Mrs. Emily Smith was here."

That was enough for Scarlett to understand everything.

Scarlett, seizing the opportunity to badmouth Emily, quickly sent Anson to the kitchen and then approached Veda, continuing to talk non-stop. "What did I tell you? What did I say before! Didn't I tell you long ago that Emily is up to no good, both for you and the Smith family!"noveldrama

"But you never listened. I find that whenever I'm not around, you get easily influenced by that woman. Fortunately, time reveals a person's true nature. Now you see it, right!"

Veda, already annoyed, didn't want to hear Scarlett's nagging.

She lazily lifted her eyelids, looking disdainful. "Mom, can you stop talking?"

Scarlett retorted, "Stop talking? I haven't even asked you yet. Why did you and Emily argue?"

Veda didn't want to answer Scarlett's question.

To her, Scarlett was her mother, but only in name. Scarlett couldn't give her motherly

love or the care she wanted.

In some ways, she was even worse than the pretentious Emily.

At that moment, Veda felt that everything around her was meaningless.

She couldn't get anything, nor could she exchange anything.

Being the daughter of the Smith family was just a title. She was no better than Emily

and didn't have a mother she could rely on.

Because of this, Daniel didn't like her.