The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Emily was pretty happy with the house on Maple Street.

The main reason she was so satisfied was the house's great layout, prime location, easy access to transportation, and surprisingly low price.

Plus, the landlord was a smooth talker with top-notch sales skills, making Emily feel like she had scored a great deal by snapping up the house quickly.

As the car sped away from Maple Street, Abigail felt uneasy. She mumbled softly, "Emily, is that house really that good? You're in such a hurry to leave me."

Abigail's insecurities flared up again, and Emily affectionately patted her head with a smile.

"Abigail, I told you I'd visit often. Don't worry, I wouldn't be foolish enough to cut ties with you. When Harry is born, you'll have to be by my side all the time!"

Hearing this, Abigail straightened up and volunteered, "Of course, I'm Harry's godmother. I'll definitely be there."

Abigail's words warmed Emily's heart. She knew Abigail's concern was genuine, but at the same time, Emily felt a strange sense of anxiety.

Should Michael be there for the birth?

As the father, he should be present.

But Emily had other concerns. Michael was a prominent figure in Emerald City, and his presence would attract media attention from the moment Harry was born, compromising their privacy.

Emily was torn, wanting to protect her child's privacy while not depriving Michael of his rights as a father.

This anxiety lingered like a faint smoke, sometimes fading, sometimes intensifying. She tried to calm herself with deep breaths, but her mind remained unsettled.

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Sophia was also looking for a place to stay. She and Dean had headed west, and as they parted ways, they found themselves not far from Everglade City.

Everglade City wasn't as bustling as Emerald City, but it was peaceful and comfortable.

Sophia walked down the street here, and no one recognized her as Hayden's daughter or someone's mistress.

This anonymity felt good, and Sophia found herself wanting to live here incognito.

But the thought of Emerald City police searching for them quickly dispelled that notion.

Sophia wanted to stay here mainly because Dean had returned.

She wanted to find him, to run away together. She didn't want misunderstandings to linger between them.

Dialing Dean's number again, Sophia felt hopeless, expecting this call to be ignored like the previous ones. But to her surprise, Dean's deep voice came through.

In an instant, Sophia's eyes welled up with tears. She stood helplessly on the street, her voice tinged with exhaustion but filled with tenderness.

"Dean, where are you? Do you know how worried I am about you?"

Sophia was indeed worried about Dean, but more than that, she feared losing him.

In her heart, Sophia felt that Dean was the only person she had left.

If she lost him too, she would be truly alone.

Before Sophia could continue her lament, Dean spoke, "Turn around."

His voice was deep and firm, cutting through Sophia's confusion. She turned around and saw Dean standing behind her.

In that moment, tears streamed down Sophia's face. She choked out his name. "Dean!"

Both were still wearing the clothes they had on when they parted. Their escape from Emerald City had been so rushed that they hadn't even brought a change of clothes.

But as they embraced and kissed again, both Sophia and Dean felt an inexplicable sense of peace.

Yes, they could no longer bear to be apart. This feeling was indescribable.

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Dean had initially thought he needed to distance himself from Sophia.

After all, this woman had endless schemes and tricks, always directed at him, leaving him defenseless.

But at this moment, Dean suddenly understood that her schemes and tricks were merely survival instincts.

If Michael had truly given her a home, if Emily hadn't been constantly pressuring her, things might have been different.

Dean held Sophia tightly, ignoring the curious stares from passersby. They looked into each other's eyes, their gazes bright and almost dazed, as if all their troubles had vanished.

"Where to next?" Sophia suddenly asked.

Now that Dean was found, they needed to plan their next move.

Surely they couldn't stay in Everglade City, waiting to be caught?

Dean quickly regained his composure. He brushed Sophia's hair and said, "I want to stay in Everglade City for a few days."

Sophia's guard went up. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why? It's not safe here." Despite their tender moment, Sophia's rational mind remained sharp.

But she noticed a fleeting sadness in Dean's eyes, as if something was weighing on him. She paused and asked, "Is there something you need to do?" Indeed, there was.

In a few days, it would be the anniversary of Dean's parents' death. He had come here to pay his respects.

After causing so much trouble, bringing shame to the Archibald and Lancaster families, he didn't know when he would return again.

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He wanted to take this opportunity to do what needed to be done, to finally get some closure.

Additionally, Dean genuinely wanted to introduce Sophia to his parents, to show them that the woman he chose wasn't as bad as the rumors suggested. It was all misunderstandings and unfortunate circumstances.

Dean explained this to Sophia.

Hearing that Dean wanted her to meet his parents, Sophia was stunned.

For her, this was a huge gesture, a form of recognition.noveldrama

Following Michael, she had never received such treatment.

At most, she was invited to parties where people barely acknowledged her, calling her

names like "the other woman" or "mistress" behind her back.

She endured all of it for Michael.

But in the end?

She was abandoned.

Now, Dean was a stark contrast to Michael. More importantly, he was willing to take

her to meet his deceased parents, which touched Sophia deeply, making her lower her guard.

"Okay." Sophia felt warmth in her heart.

She agreed softly, her eyes moist.

Seeing this, Dean pulled her into his arms, gently stroking her head, and whispered, "Don't be afraid. We won't lose. Archibald will be back in a few days. We'll leave the country before he returns."

But Dean had no idea that Archibald was already on his way back to Everglade City.

This time, Archibald was determined to eliminate Sophia, the source of trouble, for the Lancaster family.