The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Dean grew impatient and demanded, "Whose call is it?"

Sophia knew she couldn't avoid it any longer, so she answered the phone, lowering the volume and frowning as she turned to Dean.

"Why are you so curious? It's my mom. I'll take it."

With that, Sophia showed him the screen. Dean saw the contact labeled "Mom" and relaxed, lying back on the bed.

Sophia took the phone into the bathroom.

She closed the door and then turned the microphone back on. "What do you want?"

Sophia had no patience for Evelyn. Despite the contact being labeled "Mom," the number was from Emerald City Psychiatric Hospital, easily traceable.

With the Brown Corporation's collapse and Hayden's downfall, the Brown family was no longer what it used to be. To make matters worse, Sophia now had a mother in a psychiatric hospital, which she found deeply embarrassing.

Evelyn always called from that number, and Sophia often ignored the calls, fearing Dean might find out. Out of five calls, she would answer maybe one.

This infuriated Evelyn every time.

"If you don't need this phone, you might as well throw it away! Why do you never answer my calls, Sophia? Are you doing this on purpose?"

Evelyn never spoke gently. Sometimes Sophia wondered if she was really Evelyn and Hayden's daughter or their enemy.

"Get to the point. I'm busy." Sophia kept her voice as low as possible. She didn't want Dean to hear, nor did she want to waste time talking to Evelyn.

But Evelyn wouldn't let her off easily, especially since Sophia hadn't visited her since she was admitted to the psychiatric hospital.

Evelyn couldn't understand how the daughter she had painstakingly raised could be so ungrateful.

"When are you going to visit me? Sophia, how can you be so heartless? Do you not recognize me as your mother anymore?"

Sophia knew Evelyn would always say the same few things every time she called. She was tired of hearing it and didn't want to respond, so she bluntly said, "Why should I visit? Do you want me to go crazy too? Emerald City Psychiatric Hospital is the best place for you. Don't drag me into it!"

Evelyn couldn't stand being spoken to like that and started yelling again. "I told you, I'm not crazy! Sophia, you disappoint me so much!

"You left a good life abroad to come back and chase after Michael, and what happened? He dumped you and went after Emily instead.

"Don't think I don't know what's going on just because I'm in a psychiatric hospital. You can't even compete with her. It's like God is deliberately making sure you don't win."

Sophia couldn't take her mother cursing her, especially about Emily. She couldn't hold back her anger any longer and shouted,

"Evelyn, have you said enough? No matter how bad I am, I'm still your daughter! Emily's successful because she has a good mom. How can you even compare? I don't know what Dad saw in you..."

Before Evelyn could respond, Sophia hung up the phone.

She was breathing heavily, clearly furious with no outlet for her anger.

At that moment, Dean walked in, leaning against the doorframe with a smirk, teasing Sophia, "Is that how you talk to your mom?"

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Sophia couldn't take it anymore. She threw her phone to the ground.

She turned around, her demeanor completely changed, and snapped at Dean, "None of your business!"

With that, she pushed past Dean and stormed out of the room.

The door slammed shut, leaving the room in complete silence.

Dean remained leaning against the sink, a casual smile on his face as he glanced at the shattered phone on the floor, recalling Sophia's words.

"Evelyn, Emerald City Psychiatric Hospital... and that Emily... What's the connection here? Interesting, very interesting." Muttering to himself, Dean's smile widened.

He left the bathroom, grabbed his clothes from the bed, and followed Sophia out of the suite.

When Andrew knocked on the hospital room door, Michael had just woken up.

He seemed much calmer than he had been at noon. His arm, freshly bandaged, was immobile, and he sat quietly, passing the time.

As soon as he entered, he spoke to Michael, "Mr. Smith, we've successfully filed the case. Rest assured, the Emerald City police will follow the leads we've provided and find the culprit."

Michael nodded, rubbing his nose as he spoke to Andrew, "Make sure to handle this carefully. We can't alert the suspect. By the way, how has Sophia been these past few days? I've asked you to keep an eye on her."

Michael had long suspected Sophia but lacked sufficient evidence.

Andrew quickly responded, "She's been staying with Dean at the hotel. They haven't gone out much, ordering takeout for meals."

Michael nodded.

Reflecting on the unpleasant past, a hint of self-mockery appeared on his face.

"She's living it up," Michael sneered.

Just then, Andrew's phone rang again. He answered it, and whatever was said made his expression change.

Michael noticed something was wrong and immediately asked, "What happened?"

Andrew hung up and quickly reported to Michael. "Mr. Smith, Sophia has left the hotel. She's heading towards Mrs. Smith's location."

"What?" Michael instantly tensed up.

Ignoring his need for rest, he jumped out of bed, put on his shoes, and prepared to leave the hospital.noveldrama

"Mr. Smith, you can't..."

Andrew saw Michael stumbling and quickly supported him.

"We need to follow her. Emily might be in danger!" Michael couldn't care less. At that moment, nothing was more important to him than Emily's safety.