The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"Grandpa! Luna didn't mean what she said. She was just anxious and blurted it out. She'd never think of leaving the Ward family. She's still young. Please don't take it to heart."

Leo looked at Alice, who was pleading earnestly for Luna. He knew she genuinely cared for Luna.

But whether Luna would appreciate this kindness was another matter.

Leo was old and had seen more in his lifetime than the two of them combined. He could tell at a glance that Luna was defiant and just scared, trying to escape the situation.

"Alice!" Leo interrupted.

His face was dark and intimidating. Alice could tell with one look that Leo was truly angry.

Luna didn't dare to speak anymore, and the entire living room was filled with a heavy atmosphere.

"You're still defending her! Let her go! I do not have a granddaughter like her!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Luna's sobs grew louder, and she ran off, disappearing from sight.

Alice, worried, wanted to go after her, but Leo called her back.

A servant seized the moment to bring a glass of water.

The two calmed their emotions, each sitting on the couch in silence for a while before speaking.

"After what happened with your aunt a few days ago, my health hasn't been great. It's thanks to you that this family is being taken care of, including that unruly Luna."

Leo's dissatisfaction with Luna was evident in his words.

"Grandpa, we're family. Families are supposed to look out for each other. There's no need to be so formal." After speaking, Alice thought of Luna again.

She couldn't help but plead once more. "Grandpa, I don't think Luna did it on purpose. You know, she's the youngest and has been spoiled by Dad..."

Before Alice could finish, Leo interrupted again. "That's no excuse for her behavior!"

"Alice, I know you're soft-hearted and want to plead for Luna. But if we keep indulging her like this, it will only spoil her further."

Leo's mind flashed back to Luna's arrogant and willful demeanor, mixing with the grief of losing his daughter, creating a complex emotion in his eyes.

"Let her be! She won't die from it!" he said.

Leo had been in charge of the Ward family for many years and had personally sent Roger to prison. He was a man who could be ruthless when necessary.

Alice knew she couldn't change Leo's mind and that her efforts were in vain.

She had to follow Leo's orders.

Seeing Alice fall silent, Leo finally sighed in relief and continued. "Alice, there's something I need to discuss with you."

Alice looked up, her face showing exhaustion. But Leo was more concerned about his recently deceased daughter, Isabella, and his missing granddaughter.

"Your aunt just passed away. I want to arrange her funeral. The dead deserve respect.

We can't let her die without a proper send-off."

Alice nodded in agreement. "Of course."

Leo met Alice's gaze. "You know what I want you to do."

As soon as Leo spoke, Alice understood.

Alice suddenly thought of Bryan. A few hours ago, she had asked Bryan to deliver money to Emily, but there had been no response. It seemed the delivery had failed, and Emily likely hadn't accepted it.

Now Leo had given her a new task: to arrange Isabella's funeral.

For Emily, this would be just another high-society charade.

The chances of her agreeing were almost zero.

But since Leo had given the order, Alice knew she had to try. "Understood, Grandpa. I'll find a way to notify Emily."

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When Emily woke up, she was hit by the familiar, pungent smell of disinfectant. She couldn't ignore her surroundings.

Yes, she was in the hospital again, lying in bed, with invisible chains weighing her down.

"Mrs. Smith, you're awake."

It was Andrew speaking. Emily didn't need to look to know it was him.

She turned her head away, saying nothing. Andrew, seeing this, continued

speaking. "The doctor said you're fine, but you must avoid strenuous activity and acting on impulse. It's not good for the baby."

Hearing this, Emily couldn't help but sneer. "Is that what the doctor said, or what your boss said?"

Andrew was momentarily speechless, but he was sure of one thing. "It was the doctor." Emily had no response, choosing silence instead.

As the baby's mother, she knew she had to protect her child. But this also meant she couldn't escape Michael's control anytime soon and had to endure everything here.

"Leave. I want to be alone." Emily spoke to Andrew in a calm tone.

Just as Andrew was about to reply, there was a noise at the door.

The footsteps were familiar. Emily took a deep breath and chose to close her eyes, avoiding everything.

"Mr. Smith, you're back."

"Leave us."

Andrew and Michael exchanged places, and Andrew left.

Perhaps feeling relieved not to be caught between Emily and Michael anymore, Andrew walked with a lighter step, but each step felt like a weight on Emily's heart, making her feel even more humiliated and sad.

"I know you're awake."

Michael's words implied that Emily should stop pretending to sleep.

But Emily had no intention of acknowledging him. She continued to feign sleep, ignoring him.

Michael knew Emily was pretending, so he continued speaking, "Alice called earlier."

After all, she could hear him.

"Alice wants to arrange a funeral for her aunt, your mother," he continued.

A funeral?

Hearing this, Emily's mind went blank, and she frowned.noveldrama

Since Alice called, it must be the Ward family's idea.

The Ward family had some nerve, using her mother for their schemes!

How shameless!

Thinking of this, Emily immediately sat up, her face twisted with anger. She couldn't contain her fury and shouted, "The Ward family can forget about it!"

Michael wasn't surprised by Emily's outburst.

He remained calm, hands in his pockets, responding to Emily with a knowing look. "I

know. I already refused on your behalf."

Emily was taken aback by Michael's words.

She couldn't describe the feeling.

Was it hatred for Michael, or confusion about why he understood her so well?