The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"No need, just help me disinfect and bandage it for now."

The head nurse was at a loss for words.

She glanced at Emily, hoping she could persuade Michael. As a nurse, she couldn't let a patient with such a severe burn leave untreated. It would weigh on her conscience.

Emily quickly picked up on the signal.

She reassured the head nurse with a nod and a look towards the door. The head nurse understood immediately, left the room, and hoped Emily would bring back good news. But nothing escaped Michael's sharp eyes.

As he helped Emily pack her things, he responded seriously and firmly, "I know my own body. This is just a minor injury. I don't need to stay in the hospital.

"I'll take you home first. Don't worry, the place isn't Emerald Lake Manor, but it's even better. The security is tight, and there are plenty of cameras."

With such a secure place, what more could Michael worry about?

Emily sighed and sat by the window, watching Michael continue to busy himself.

Over the past few days, Michael had taken care of her meticulously. She was grateful, but she knew he was doing it more for the baby she was carrying.

They say a mother's honor comes from her child, and she was truly feeling that now. "I'm fine. You said the place is very secure, so there's no need to take me." "These are two different matters." Michael quickly retorted.

When Emily had her accident, he was filled with regret. He vowed to find the person behind it and ensure Emily and the baby's safety.

So, compared to protecting her, the burn on his arm seemed insignificant.

"Michael, you don't have to go to such lengths." Emily's tone became a bit more serious. "Have you ever thought that if you had let me go earlier, I would have been far away by now, and of this trouble would ave happened?"

Michael's hands paused at her words.

Emily... What did she mean by that?

Was she blaming him?

Seeing the change in Michael's expression, Emily quickly realized and explained, "I'm not blaming you. It's just that no one wanted things to get this far. I'm grateful you saved me, took care of me, and found a place for me because of the baby. But let's stop here.

"Sometimes I can't tell if you hate me or have feelings for me... I don't want to let myself fall any further. Really, let's part on good terms. Stay and heal, so I won't feel guilty, okay?"

Emily feared Michael would argue further and felt uneasy about her decisiveness. She continued, trying to be polite. "I'll visit you occasionally. If you take your injury seriously and get better, I promise to stay in that house until the baby is born. Even if Abigail finds a new place, I won't move out.

"And after the baby is born, you'll have visitation rights. The baby can stay at the Smith Mansion for a few days to spend time with their grandfather."

Emily had a plan for every step she took. Michael knew her well enough to understand that.

His eyes grew colder as he turned to face Emily. He seemed superior, but in reality, he was full of helplessness.

"And what about you? Will you come back to the Smith Mansion?"

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Emily was stunned by Michael's question.

She saw the hope in his eyes, a glimmer of expectation, almost like a plea.

She couldn't believe her judgment. How could the president of Smith Corporation be so pitiful in front of her?

"Why would I go back? I'm no longer part of the Smith family." Emily sighed deeply, answering decisively. She didn't want to recall that painful past.

"Michael, you know we've signed the divorce papers. Let's part on good terms. So, I beg you, keep some boundaries. The only connection between us is the baby. I've compromised this much, and you still won't let me go?"

Let you go? Michael's eyes burned with intensity.noveldrama

He looked at Emily with a longing that made her feel exposed. She had no choice but

to harden her heart and leave first.

As she moved, Michael stopped her again.

His cold hand covered her delicate one.

Emily was shocked and surprised. How could Michael's hand be so cold?

In her mind, Michael was always the dominant figure. She never imagined he would repeatedly try to keep her.

"What do you want me to do?" Emily was at her wit's end.

Should she really let Michael ignore his injury and focus only on taking care of her and the baby?

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How could she live with that?

The atmosphere was tense, but the warmth between their hands was slowly spreading, making them feel closer.

Michael suddenly had an idea, his eyes brightening as he spoke to Emily. "Stay with me."

This was the only way Michael could think of to keep Emily, and she might agree.

"I've stayed by your side for days. Since the head nurse suggested I stay for observation, to be fair, you should stay too. It's safer for you to be with me, killing two birds with one stone," he added.

They say not to be too greedy.

Looking at Michael now, Emily felt he seemed too greedy.

But Emily couldn't argue, only frowning slightly, her emotions unsettled. "You mean... take care of you?"

Michael asked, a bit shamelessly, "I just have a minor burn. What do I need you to take care of?"

He just wanted her to stay with him, nothing more.

But he couldn't bring himself to say that last part.

"You know it's just a minor burn. What can I do if I stay?" Emily asked bluntly.

She wasn't opposed to staying, out of gratitude.

But ex-spouses taking care of each other seemed absurd.