The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Tom bit his lip, finally giving in to the pressure, and spoke in a shaky voice.

"Emily, if I'd known borrowing money would be such a hassle, I wouldn't have asked you!"

"Don't sweat it. I can handle it."

Hearing Tom say "I can handle it" was a rare thing.

Seeing him so scared now, Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

The thrill of making someone back down without even saying a word was exhilarating. She didn't have to lift a finger.

Reflecting on it, Emily realized her previous tough approach was foolish.

Using intimidation to counterattack was way more effective!

Emily also remembered how Tom used to rely on Evelyn for everything, never showing any independence. This was her way of teaching him to back off and stop dreaming.

Now, Emily waited for Tom to reveal his true reason for coming.

Meanwhile, Candice was just as nervous as Tom.

At Patrick's house, Candice clutched her coffee tightly, her knuckles white from the pressure. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil, and waited quietly for Patrick to come downstairs.

The housekeeper, noticing Patrick hadn't woken up yet, grew anxious and suggested, "Ms. Gonzalez, should I go wake Mr. Wright? He came home late last night, so..."

Candice just smiled and shook her head.

"It's fine, I'll wait. He came home late, so he probably went to bed late too. Let him sleep a bit longer."

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The housekeeper was surprised by Candice's understanding nature. Previous visitors looking for Patrick were usually quite emotional, as if they'd been wronged.

But Candice's calm demeanor was reassuring.

The housekeeper left, and Candice was alone in the living room again.

The tension returned.

Her gaze drifted to the staircase, feeling a bit uneasy.noveldrama

Candice had no idea if Michael had mentioned anything to Patrick about her or hinted at the truth of their relationship.

Candice thought Patrick was smart enough to pick up on something if Michael had said anything.

So everything was uncertain, and she could only wait anxiously for Patrick to appear. Time seemed to slow down, each second feeling like an eternity.

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Candice took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.

Suddenly, she heard soft footsteps from the staircase.

Her heart tightened, and as the footsteps grew closer, her heartbeat quickened. "Candice!"

Finally, with a familiar and warm call, Patrick appeared at the top of the stairs.

Candice could tell from his demeanor that Michael hadn't said anything. Patrick was as warm and enthusiastic as ever, maybe even more so.

"Why are you here? I just gave you my address yesterday, and you're already here. Did something happen?"

Seeing Patrick's innocent and naive expression, Candice couldn't help but recall Michael's words from that morning. A wave of guilt washed over her for deceiving Patrick.

She forced a smile, speaking softly. "Nothing's wrong, I just wanted to see you." Patrick's eyes was gentle, and he smiled warmly. "Did you miss me?"

Candice hadn't fully embraced the role of a girlfriend. To be honest, she hadn't really gotten into character because everything before was a charade. She had no feelings for Patrick and didn't know how genuine his feelings were for her. Was he just playing around too?

Candice's thoughts grew heavy, and Patrick sensed something was off. He quickly asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

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His way of showing concern was quite unique. He immediately asked if she was sick. She shook her head and smiled.

Candice tried to be more lively, like when she used to date Archibald. She wanted to treat today like a date, so she could fully embrace a social persona and interact with Patrick without any emotional baggage.

"I'm really fine! Do you want to go out today? I want to go to... the amusement park!" Candice's idea was quite whimsical. But it was precisely this unconventional thought that made Patrick's eyes light up with excitement. He smiled and nodded, "Sure, let's go to the amusement park!"

His tone was full of affection and anticipation. Candice felt a warmth in her heart but also sighed inwardly. Was she bringing this upon herself? Could she fall in love with Patrick? If not, when should she tell him the truth?

Questions swirled in Candice's mind, making her even more confused.

Soon, Patrick was dressed to match Candice's white top and red skirt, wearing a red outfit that looked trendy and cheerful. Candice couldn't help but laugh. To Patrick, her laughter was heartwarming.

Setting aside her quirky personality and good family background, Candice was indeed very beautiful. Patrick thought he had never met anyone as special as her. Every smile made his heart flutter, and her unintentional sincerity brought him unprecedented warmth.

Patrick gently held her hand, his eyes full of affection. He silently vowed to treat Candice sincerely this time. Candice could feel his determination, and her emotions grew more complex.

Michael's words echoed in her mind like a spell. She knew she couldn't continue like this and needed to find a chance to be honest. She took a deep breath, trying to suppress her inner turmoil, and forced a smile.

However, seeing Patrick's expectant and sincere face, she hesitated. Did she really have to shatter this moment of happiness now?

She struggled internally, her gaze softening. Patrick's warm hand seemed to silently tell her that maybe today's trip to the amusement park would help her find the answer.