Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 36

Chapter 36:

Glancing over her shoulder, Eileen observed Bryan in his seat, eyes closed, the picture of authority. Was he asleep?

Eileen’s coworkers had shared updates on looming workloads left from the Lakedale trip. With Vivian unable to lend sufficient support, the brunt of the work was Bryan’s to bear.

Bryan’s request to go to the company at this hour surely hinted at unfinished work.

With a quiet exhale, Eileen released her seatbelt and exited the car. She circled to the backseat, opening the door.

The movement drew a slight knit of Bryan’s brows, his eyelids fluttering.

“Mr. Dawson,” Eileen’s voice held a gentle edge. “We’re at the office.”

Bryan’s eyes snapped open with a trace of irritation. “‘Why the rush? Are you eager to get back to your injured boyfriend?” he inquired, a weary edge to his voice.

Shaking her head, Eileen responded with careful neutrality, “‘Not at all. It’s just better to tackle work promptly. Plus, the sooner it’s done, the sooner you’ll get some time to rest.”

Bryan’s eyebrow arched as he exited the car, just a breath from Eileen. “I’ve got a video call lined up. Stick around and assist with the notes, will you?” His voice was a smooth baritone that rolled over her.

“Sure,” Eileen replied, peering up into his fatigued eyes, her resolve softened.

She secured the car door and shadowed him into the elevator, angling herself to press the button for the top level.

The confined space grew warmer. Eileen found herself hemmed against the wall, Bryan’s presence overwhelming.

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His kiss was violent, eyes half-mast yet blazing with intent. It was his scent that weakened her resolve, compelling in its familiarity. When the doors slid open, he lifted her effortlessly.

Pressed against him, she heard the solid rhythm of his heart, an odd tranquility settling over her amidst the storm of emotions.

Her usual haven, the office lounge, hadn’t changed, but she didn’t feel the same. Bryan’s soft approach was laced with an assertive edge, silently declaring her his, stirring within her a profound sense of connection. It felt like they belonged to each other.

Unaware of when sleep had claimed her, Eileen’s eyes fluttered open to a sky blushed with the early light of dawn.

Beside her, Bryan lay in slumber.

dressed, and gathered Bryan’s clothes from the floor, arranging them

goodbye?” Bryan’s voice, rough with sleep, halted

paused, glancing at him. His eyes remained shut as she approached. She inquired with a gentle edge, “That

of crimson as he replied, “I prefer to dodge needless complications. If there’s a straightforward fix, why

crease formed on Eileen’s

complication he was referring to? If she was considered a hassle, why was she

cascading to his waist. He reached out and

hand?”

would be

clear as day. “What? Now

shadowed gaze, wondering about

injured because of me. It’s normal for

tomorrow,” Bryan commanded, his voice icy as he put aside the blanket and went to the bathroom to

anger, Eileen knew

finishing breakfast, Eileen sought out Huey upstairs. He had just finished his

looked up. “So, you left with your bag last

gathering

bandage change at the hospital, then it’s all about us,” Huey

work of the

to head back to the office. It’s been busy. Just let me know the details

perplexed. “You didn’t settle the bill

was discharged, there was still a balance in the account. He thought Eileen had prepaid the bill

bewildered, shook

creased with thought. “Maybe your boss paid it?” He glanced at Eileen. “Was

of her head,

dismissive gesture, Huey brushed the matter aside.

you’re free

cooking. He pushed for a lunch out, his insistence unwavering. Eileen agreed, opting for a light

and stepped up to take care of Huey. “Eileen, leave it to me. I’ll make sure he eats well until that hand’s

developed a fondness for Bailee’s dishes, agreed, “You know, it’s almost a relief. Eating Eileen’s food

the critique, was at a

and returned to Springvale Lane. But as she entered the house, a stronger wave of

the Lakedale trip. The jewelry was likely the reward for the previous evening. The craftsmanship shone through the

nightstand. Her collection of such boxes from Bryan had grown, each a testament to his