Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 5

Chapter 5:

“You—” Ruby was about to say more, but Bailee cut her off. Bailee had just arrived at the ward and heard what Ruby was talking about.

“Mom, there’s no need to concern yourself with Eileen’s matters like that,” Bailee said, helping Eileen and stopping Ruby from continuing the topic.

Eileen returned the gesture with a smile, took some pieces of bread and a glass of milk, and found a quiet spot to enjoy her meal. Ruby’s stern look fell on Bailee.

“You always stir the pot.”

Yet Bailee’s energy was infectious. She soon had Ruby chuckling, deflecting any further matchmaking talk for Eileen.

After breakfast, it was time for Eileen to depart for work. She and Bailee shared small talk as they descended in the elevator.

“I’m gearing up for my internship,” Bailee said.

Eileen considered that for a moment. “Need me to pull some strings?”

Bailee waved off the offer. “No, I’ve got to carve my own path. It’s important to me.”

A fleeting thought of Judie brought a wry smile to Eileen’s face. Just last night, Roderick had tried to lure her out with a dinner invitation, but Eileen saw through that and politely declined.

Bailee’s tone took on a determined edge. “I’ll be earning soon. Not only will I stand on my own, but I’ll also contribute. And when I’m able, I’ll start to repay you for all the money you’ve spent on Mom.”

Her words were not loud but filled with earnest resolve.

Exiting the elevator, they were greeted by the hustle of the lobby. Eileen halted when Bailee’s words reached her, and they turned to face one another. Eileen’s hand found Bailee’s shoulder in a comforting gesture.

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“Don’t fret about the finances,” Eileen reassured her. “I never expected repayment. It was Mom’s grit that got me here—not to feel like a stranger in my own life. But if you’re set on contributing, that’s alright by me.”

A guilty look often clouded Bailee’s face, which Eileen found heartbreaking. “Just make sure you’re making money through your hard work, Bailee. That’s crucial,” Eileen said.

A shadow passed over Bailee’s usually sparkling eyes. She alone bore the secret of Eileen’s sacrifice for Ruby’s sake.

Mom together, alright? Just say

at Bailee’s words. The news of Vivian’s return had quickly spread in the business world and upper society, but how could Bailee,

Eileen’s expression, Bailee

heard? Bryan and Vivian were out together last night, having dinner and a movie. Afterward, they went back to Bryan’s place together. It’s the

screen, her emotions a whirlwind

inside. “You head back to Mom. Remember, if the internship throws

parting words, Eileen turned and walked away, her morning too rushed to absorb

hallway. She watched

to express her discontent as Bailee

and I weren’t done. She must be rekindling that old flame from

up amidst Ruby’s ongoing musings, finally

in the second half of

a stroll outside Bryan’s place. Eileen spotted the leisurely figures for what they were—prying eyes of the press. She viewed the scene from her car, typing in the security

unmistakably Vivian’s from the day before. Bryan’s shoes were its companion, and a weight

not out of intimacy, but for utility, to assist Bryan home when he was drunk. The familiarity of his

snapped Eileen back to

breath, donning a practiced smile as she entered the dining room. However, in the dining room was only Bryan, clad in casual gray pants,

heart flutter every time. But

was even as she said, “Mr. Dawson, the press is swarming outside. Would you like me to create a diversion to allow

the moment. Her attire was

frowned. “Vivian is

brief flicker before she regained her poise. Without offering further details, Bryan sipped his milk and ascended the stairs. Eileen, anticipating the next move, stepped outside to ready the car.

but Eileen noticed the journalists tailing them

parked in the underground parking lot and got out with Bryan. Their ascent was silent and swift through the CEO’s elevator, delivering

desk. “I alerted the PR team en route. They’re gearing up

simply arched an eyebrow. “Forget the media frenzy. Come and take

eyes wide with surprise. “A shower

She was used to whatever he would ask her to do. But that

into his voice as he ushered her into the bathroom. “Why the

she could muster resistance, she found herself pushed into the bathroom. Bryan’s presence remained outside as he informed her through the closed door, “I’ve got spare clothes from our last event. Get changed when you’re done showering.” Then,

the moment, Eileen grappled with a whirlwind of emotions; the immediate threat had evaded, yet an emptiness loomed within. She couldn’t stand Bryan being close to Vivian one minute and

the situation, she shed her garments and let the water wash over her. She only took ten minutes to shower.

slightly