The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 270 Recalling the Past "Emily, the servants will take care of buying everything on schedule, so you really didn't have to go through all this trouble. Plus, you've got so much on your plate, and your mom just got out of the hospital. It's really not fair for the Smith family to burden you like this," Mason said, trying to be polite but with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

Emily replied, "Grandpa, this is what family does. Why are you being so formal with me? Stuff bought by outsiders never feels as homey as what family arranges. Besides, we should all be together for New Year. Aren't uncles and aunts coming back to see you?" "We can't let them think we, the younger generation, aren't taking good care of you. What if they get mad and take you abroad? Then the Smith Mansion would lose its heart and soul." Mason had two sons and a daughter. Unlike other big families, his love life was pretty straightforward. All three kids were with his wife, and the eldest son was Michael and Veda's dad.

But everyone had their own way of seeing things.

Mason treated all his kids well, but he had a soft spot for Michael's dad. He stuck to the tradition of passing the company to the eldest son and made Michael's dad the president of Smith Corporation.

Sadly, even though Michael's dad was the eldest, he was also the most rebellious.

He married Scarlett and had a son and a daughter, but their marriage was rocky. The stress got to him, and he fell ill, spending his days between the hospital and huntil he eventually passed away.

And what about Michael's uncle and aunt? Michael's aunt, Faye Smith, loved her freedom and didn't want to get tangled up in the Smith family , especially with Scarlett. Growing up in that environment, she felt there was nothing worth fighting over.

Faye knew that no matter how much they bickered in private, they'd still have to put on a show of family unity, which was exhausting.

Michael's uncle, Peter Smith, rarely chome. After the presidency went to Michael's dad, there wasn't much for him to do around here. So Peter moved abroad, running a small business and staying out of the Smith family's affairs.

He just sent money back regularly, thinking of it as Mason's retirement fund.

But Emily didn't get that what Mason needed wasn't money. And no one could give him what he wanted. Luckily, this New Year, both Peter and Faye were coming back.

So Emily took it upon herself to help decorate the Smith Mansion. After all, appearances had to be kept up. Who knew if Peter and Faye would use this chance to pick on Michael? Emily knew Michael already had enough on his plate.

Seeing Emily's polite and careful response, Mason nodded and then went quiet for a bit, like he was searching for the right words.

After a while, he finally spoke, his voice carrying a slight heaviness. "Emily, I know about you and Michael, and I get your worries." Emily's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Mason to bring up her relationship with Michael so directly. Mason added, "I called you here today to tell you that no matter what decision you make, I'll support you." Mason's words took Emily by surprise.

She remembered that when Mason agreed to her divorce from Michael, he had said something similar.

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005sis your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Thinking about it, Emily looked up at Mason, her eyes showing a mix of gratitude and confusion.

Of all people, Mason, who cared the most about the Smith family's reputation, why would he bring this up during a family reunion? Emily had always thought Mason would be the one most against their divorce. "Grandpa, why..." Before Emily could finish, Mason interrupted her with a chuckle, a hint of relief in his voice. "Emily, you're a good girl. I see your character. You're kind and have your own opinions. Plus, your life is getting better. Ms. Blair likes you and values you. Your mom has recovered and can revive the Taylor family." "All of this is your well-deserved fortune. So, Emily, you have the right to pursue your own happiness. You shouldn't be tied down by the past, nor should you be... tied down by the Smith family." As he said this, the room fell silent.

Emily could feel that besides love and understanding, Mason's tone carried a lot of regret and reluctance. For a moment, Emily was touched.

She knew that Mason's words were not just support but also a form of affirmation.

For someone who placed family honor above all else to say such words to her was not easy and required a lot of determination.

"Thank you, Grandpa." Emily's voice was a bit choked up. She knew that at this moment, the knot in her heart seemed to have loosened a bit.

Maybe, as she said, everyone should move forward. All the past had dissipated, and no one should stay behind, stuck in the past.

"Emily, take a look. Do you remember who this is?" Mason brought forward a yellowed photo, and Emily looked at it. "Is it Grandma?" As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005sis your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Emily remembered that she had once helped Michael tidy up his wallet and had seen this photo. She had originally thought it was Scarlett, but seeing how yellowed the photo was, she felt it didn't quite possible.

Later, she learned that this was Michael's grandmother, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, looking shy and cute in her youth.

It turned out Mason also had such a photo. It turned out Mason had always been thinking of his wife.

"Yes, this is a photo of Michael's grandmother when she was young." Mason's voice carried@hint m and nostalgia, as if in that moment, he had traveled back in ttenderne op! to the beautiful years they had spent together. Emily could see it too.

Mason's longing for her had turned into a deep-seated reluctance in his eyes, something that couldn't be dissolved or resolved.

Mason added, "She was a very strong woman, just like you. She... wasn't from a noble family she was just an e ordinary college student. I pursued her, and she endured a lot of pressure, but we were together for over fifty years." "Of course, I'm not asking you to emulate her. I just want to say that I have a good eye for people. You and Michael's grandmother are both good girls, and you will both be happy." Emily felt a bit moved as she listened.

She knew Mason was using this way to tell her that although her choices were different from his wife's, they were both strong and kind and would have a better future. "Grandpa, I will En remember." Emily answered softly but with a determined look. At this moment, she seemed ready to embrace her future and create her own happiness. Even though Emily still didn't know where her true happiness lay.