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.

uncertainty lining his features. “Is

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

thoughtfulness, she gave him a nod. “You’d better get going—you’re busy,

departed on his electric

descended, she said without looking at him, “Go wash up, then come eat

an array of morning fare; Bryan had ordered a lot. After

they ate, Eileen broached the day’s schedule. “Are you planning to go to the company later? There’s a

me when you’re heading out.” Her question hinted at curiosity for his departure

you up in the evening. We’ve got that

to say much.

Bryan’s concern broke through. “Who? Is it serious? How have I never heard you

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

stowing away leftovers. By the time the table was clear, noon was casting its

route, Bryan made stops—a fruit shop for a colorful selection and a mall for health supplements. It wasn’t until

not be appropriate,” she

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

did he mean by

palpable force Bryan could no longer overlook, echoing the discord

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

parting words, he retreated to his car and drove off, leaving Eileen

After all, walking away

aback by the unexpected sight. Ruby’s expression transitioned from

Is he here?” Her eyes

lavish basket was clearly not her doing, leading Ruby

the source, Eileen hesitated. Ruby had

things on his way here. But he decided not to visit. After all, we’re

is a catch, Eileen. What is

His injury… It was an accident,” Eileen responded while setting aside the fruit basket and health

been with you at work

formal employee ahead of time. They’ve transferred me to a secretary position on

“My

secretary position? What

notice came in

frown crossing her features. “It’s just—I don’t see how it fits with my

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