Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 21

Chapter 21:

Eileen couldn’t tell how much time had passed. Night had fallen when Bryan finally released her. His arms enveloped her waist beneath the thin blanket. She tried to push him away without success and resigned herself to his hold.

A knock sounded from the adjacent room. In his embrace, Eileen stiffened. She turned, her eyes wide with alarm. “Miss Warren is in the adjacent room.” Vivian’s eyes, heavy with sleep, fluttered open at the knock. She went to open the door. Greeted by a figure outside, she groaned, “Kian, I’m still sleepy.”

“Come on, you need to eat. Why don’t you rouse Bryan? Let’s all eat together,” Kian said with a warm chuckle as he stepped past her into the room.

Vivian’s gaze fell on the sealed master bedroom door, a look of concern in her eyes. With a determined press of her lips, she knocked firmly. “Time for dinner, Bryan,” she called out.

There was only silence. Pivoting, she faced Kian, worry creasing her brow. “Could Bryan be so worn out that he’s still asleep? Maybe we should let him rest a little longer.”

Kian’s brow furrowed in a frown. He moved to the door, opened it, and found the bed untouched and empty.

A chill swept over Vivian, her mind racing. “Where has Bryan gone?”

Her expression darkened. She didn’t wait for Kian’s reply. Instead, she dashed to her room, slipping into fresh attire in haste. Coming out swiftly, she declared, “Let’s go find him.”

Thirty minutes later, Eileen and Bryan entered the dining hall. The team, back from their morning excursion, was buzzing with conversation and laughter. They made way for Eileen and Bryan as they approached and sat down. When Kian and Vivian arrived, they found Bryan at the center of attention.

Clad in a crisp white shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows, Bryan reclined in his seat with a grin that commanded the room. Beside him, Eileen’s outfit was simple—a T-shirt and jeans, her hair swept into a playful ponytail. She was smiling as usual.

Vivian approached Bryan. “Where have you been? I’ve been searching everywhere for you,” she said.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Bryan met her gaze with serene assurance. “Couldn’t sleep, so I took a stroll. Are you hungry? They’ll be serving dinner shortly.”

His voice, ever gentle, seemed to brighten Vivian’s mood, and she relaxed, a smile warming her features. She glanced at Eileen and said, “I’m fine, not really hungry. But what are you guys talking about? It seems fun. Spill the beans!”

Eileen understood the meaning behind Vivian’s glance. Rising, she offered her seat with hospitable grace. “Miss Warren, why don’t you take this spot? I’ll go and see if they’re ready to serve dinner.”

“Sure,” Vivian replied with a nod. She settled in, casually joining the conversation with others.

Bryan watched Eileen leave, his gaze lingering on her, his smile dimming slightly.

knowing the climbers had returned famished. Stepping

hungry? The kitchen staff is putting the

did you

some rest in

eyebrow. “Could you

is it?” Eileen

wrist, ushering her outside. Despite her resistance,

you request a review of the security footage for me, Miss Curtis? Start around one. I’ve not roamed much, mostly staying on the

didn’t want to search for a lost item; he wanted to find out about Bryan’s whereabouts this

troubling you? Don’t you want to help me find the lost item,

no. After

the front desk, she requested, “Could you show us this afternoon’s footage

the desk rose, acknowledging her with a slight nod. “Did

an item of

would. I lingered in 8808

on Eileen;

top floor’s corridor security is always active, Warren. Don’t worry; you’ll find the item you lost.” With a courteous smile, the receptionist reached for the phone, dialing to engage the surveillance

a wave of anxiety

fought to hold steady

“You seem under the weather, Miss Curtis. Are you

for me. I had a restless night. I appreciate your concern,

with a gentle tease, “Trouble sleeping in a strange bed? Just endure it for a few days, and then you can enjoy your

smile remained, but she held her silence. At that moment, the receptionist got through on the

check today’s top floor security footage, starting from one P.M.?” After conveying Kian’s instructions to focus on the area around

storms and are pending repair. My

eased. She turned to Kian, saying, “You could specify what’s

expression shifted to one of amusement. “Don’t bother. It’s not of any importance,” he

restaurant, hands casually pocketed. Eileen offered the receptionist a thankful nod and

in the restaurant, she chose a secluded corner and settled in. The buzz from her phone

owe me a big favor this

furrowed her brows in confusion, pausing before replying, “My wallet’s thin, Huey. I don’t have the money to pay you back. Maybe you should stop

issue. We’ll chat later. How about a game