Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Chapter 44:

The weekend’s leisure meant Eileen had no commitments to the company. She slept until late morning, stirred only by Bailee’s call. They made plans to visit Ruby at the hospital later today.

After the call, Eileen lay looking at the blank canvas of her ceiling, the events of the previous evening escaping her. Fragments of memory lingered, just the sour-sweet taste of grape and grapefruit cocktails, their pleasant burn a ghost on her palate.

Pain jolted her as she tried to sit up. Grimacing, she eased back down.

“You’re awake?” Bryan’s voice was casual.

Eileen’s gaze landed on him. He was comfortably nested in a bean bag chair, his attention captured by the laptop’s screen.

Ignoring the soreness protesting with each movement, Eileen rose. “Mr. Dawson, have you had breakfast yet?”

“No. Waiting on takeout,” Bryan replied, putting aside the laptop and standing up. Looking at her, he added gently, “Remember, we’re not at work now.”

He was clearly displeased by her addressing him formally as “Mr. Dawson.” Eileen just took some clothes and went to the bathroom to change without a word.

Vivian’s stinging admonitions echoed in her thoughts, a bitter reminder of the gap between her and Bryan. It was a reality check against any daydreams that might have taken root.

The doorbell’s chime interrupted the silence. Eileen decided to handle it.

Descending the stairs, she opened the door. Roderick, with a goofy grin, pulled down his mask. “Hey, is Mr. Dawson at your place?”

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The receipt in Eileen’s hand displayed Bryan’s details. Eileen said, “Yeah, he is. Is this your new job?”

Roderick peered past her, lowering his voice. “I won’t step inside; I don’t want to embarrass you. When I saw it was your address, I took this order right away!”

Accepting the delivery, Eileen lingered on Roderick’s disheveled state. “Hang on for a second,” she said.

Returning, she handed him a couple of cold beverages. “Stay hydrated, okay? Tough work, but it pays. Save what you can; it might help kick-start something of your own.”

Roderick, with a nod of affirmation, caught something odd in Eileen’s appearance. “Are you okay, Eileen? Your eyes are a bit red and swollen,” he said.

“It’s nothing, just a rough night’s sleep,” Eileen assured him, though she recalled the morning’s puffiness—a souvenir of last night’s excesses. What exactly had happened after the drinks was still a blur.

his features. “Is anyone giving

met his gaze, reassured by the concern that was a constant in his eyes. “No, it’s nothing like that,”

his thoughtfulness, she gave him a nod. “You’d

on his electric bike, continuing with

out an inviting breakfast spread. As Bryan descended, she said without looking at him, “Go wash up, then come eat

boasted an array of morning fare; Bryan had ordered a lot. After all, Eileen was exhausted from the night. Bryan was worried she wouldn’t have enough

ate, Eileen broached the day’s schedule. “Are you planning to go to the company

heading out.” Her question hinted at curiosity for his departure

head to the office. Expect me to pick you up in the evening. We’ve

Eileen replied tersely, not wanting to say much. After all, she

it serious? How have I never

her mouth, then slowly chewed and swallowed before she could answer. The word landed heavily between them, and Bryan fell into a pensive

finished, Eileen busied herself with the cleanup, stowing away leftovers. By the time the table was

for health supplements. It wasn’t until they reached the hospital that Eileen realized the

might not be appropriate,” she began, reluctance coloring her

“What’s wrong with it? It’s normal for a boss to support their employee’s family in times of illness,

What did he

her isolation a palpable force Bryan could no longer overlook,

than air, Bryan’s voice grew gentler. “Eileen, there’s no need to keep your

car and drove off, leaving Eileen alone with

maintaining distance. After all, walking away from what was familiar

and supplements, Bailee was taken aback by the unexpected sight. Ruby’s expression transitioned from shock to

Huey? Is he here?” Her eyes darted to

brought modest selections of fruit. The lavish basket was clearly not

the source, Eileen hesitated. Ruby had

replied, “He bought these things on his way here. But he decided not to visit. After all, we’re not officially

eyes, a mix of disappointment and urgency in her voice. “He is a catch, Eileen. What is holding you back? Didn’t you two go to Lakedale together? And he got

and health supplements, eager to steer away from a conversation

have things been with you at

news. “Going great! I’ve actually become a formal employee ahead

with excitement. “My salary bumped

concern showed. “A secretary position? What are your

quite sure yet. The notice came in just last night, and I’ll start

just—I don’t see how it fits

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