The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

After a long night, Daniel brought some good news.

Emily had a smooth delivery, and both mom and baby were doing great.

As the new day dawned, sunlight bathed Emerald City, signaling hope and fresh starts. The darkness of the previous night seemed to be chased away by the morning light, and everyone was thrilled about the arrival of the newborn.

Abigail had stayed up all night and was eager to chat with Emily as soon as she woke up.

Candice had to catch a flight later to handle some business overseas, so she left early. To show his gratitude, Michael called Patrick to ask him to give Candice a ride.

Patrick was more than happy to help and floored the gas pedal all the way to the hospital.

Candice, seeing how efficient he was, didn't refuse the help, knowing her father's work was also important. She planned to visit Emily once she returned.

"Look at this little guy, he's so cute! He looks just like you!" Abigail exclaimed, her eyes puffy from crying all night, as she gazed at the baby with joy.

Emily, lovingly playing with her child, couldn't help but laugh. "Abigail, look at your eyes. I'm so sorry for worrying you last night."

Abigail smiled softly at Emily. "What are you apologizing for? Of course, I was worried about you! You're my best friend, and I'm the baby's godmother!"

Speaking of being a godmother, Abigail suddenly remembered that the baby's father was still waiting outside.

Since she had come in and seen the baby, she had been so captivated that she forgot Michael was still outside, waiting anxiously to see his child.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Abigail found an excuse to leave. "Oh, I have something to do today! Emily, I'm glad you're okay. I'll bring some good food over later!"

Without giving Emily a chance to respond, Abigail quickly turned and left.

As Abigail's figure disappeared through the door, Emily sighed softly, her gaze falling tenderly on her baby.

The next moment, Michael entered the room, his eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness. Emily understood Abigail's intention.

She smiled slightly and said softly to Michael, "Come and see the baby."

Michael hesitated for a moment, glancing at Emily. When she nodded reassuringly, he carefully approached, his eyes welling up with tears as he looked at the baby.

Michael had never seemed so gentle before.

Emily almost didn't recognize him.

He gently stroked the baby's cheek, his voice trembling. "This is... our baby."

Emily nodded again, but she suddenly felt confused by Michael's words, her expression becoming complicated. Michael quickly realized his mistake and corrected himself.

"I mean, I can't believe I'm actually a dad!"noveldrama

Seeing Michael's excitement, Emily felt a warmth in her heart but didn't know how to respond.

After all, she hadn't initially wanted Michael to know she was carrying his child.

But now, things were developing beyond her control.

Watching Michael's loving gaze on the baby, Emily didn't want to ruin the moment, but she had to speak up. "Archibald called me earlier."

Michael's hand paused, and his smile froze.

Sensing his worry, Emily quickly reassured him. "Archibald just wanted to check on me and let me know that Celeste has been taken to the Emerald City police station. He also wanted to say goodbye."

Emily didn't need to explain so much to Michael.

But she found herself doing it anyway, as if it was a natural habit.

Maybe she still hadn't fully detached herself from the role of Michael's wife. Emily felt a deep sense of helplessness.

Hearing this, Michael finally looked up at Emily, a hint of relief in his eyes.

"He said he wants to go back to Everglade City. He doesn't feel comfortable here in Emerald City," Emily added.

Of course not.

Michael couldn't help but smirk inwardly. Since Archibald had shown up, he had brought a string of dangerous people into Emily's life.

If it weren't for Emily and their child's luck, who knows what kind of trouble they would have faced.

"It's good that he's leaving," Michael accidentally let slip, then quickly corrected himself. "I mean..."

"I understand what you mean."

Emily rarely saw such a complex expression on Michael's face. She didn't know when

he had started being so cautious around her.

It was a stark contrast to the decisive CEO of Smith Corporation he used to be.

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Emily sighed softly, her gaze falling gently on the baby, her emotions in turmoil.

Michael, seeing this, still felt that Emily had misunderstood something. He wanted to explain, but just then, there was a knock on the door.

It was Andrew, bringing in a steaming breakfast.

"Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, here's your breakfast. Mrs. Smith, I got you some hot milk and a sandwich. Let me know what you'd like.

"Also, the nanny is ready to come in and take care of you and the baby. Mr. Smith, when are we planning to discharge and return to Emerald Lake Manor? I need to arrange the staff there."

Andrew asked a flurry of questions.

Michael frowned slightly, unsure how to respond. "No rush, let's wait for the doctor's advice. Emily needs to rest and recover. But we can arrange for the nanny now.

"After all, this little guy is probably going to be a handful, just like me. We can't let him tire out his mom!"

Michael's words warmed Emily's heart. To outsiders, they seemed like a perfect family. But Emily knew the rift between them hadn't fully healed.

And behind Michael's cautiousness lay her unspoken worries.

With Abigail and Candice both gone, there was no one to reveal the true cause of her premature birth. Could she just let this dangerous incident slip away?

Emily looked at her baby, feeling increasingly anxious.

Celeste and Dean had been caught, and Sophia and her daughter would face their consequences.

But in the vast Emerald City, there were still dangers she couldn't foresee or handle.