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.

paused, uncertainty lining his features. “Is anyone giving you a

met his gaze, reassured by the concern that was a

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

swiftly departed on his

to lay out an inviting breakfast spread. As Bryan descended, she said without looking at him,

boasted an array of morning fare; Bryan had ordered a lot. After all, Eileen was exhausted from the night. Bryan was worried she

broached the day’s schedule. “Are you planning to

question hinted

the evening. We’ve got that event,” Bryan said. Then, after a moment’s reflection, he inquired, “Anyone you

Eileen replied tersely, not wanting to say much.

broke through. “Who? Is it serious?

paused, a piece of bread halfway to her mouth, then slowly chewed and swallowed before she could answer. The word landed heavily between them, and Bryan fell into a

busied herself with the cleanup, stowing away leftovers. By the time the table was clear, noon was casting its shadow. She

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

appropriate,” she

set the gifts down. “What’s wrong with it? It’s normal for a boss to support

What did

her isolation a palpable force Bryan could no longer

more than air, Bryan’s voice grew gentler. “Eileen, there’s no need to keep your distance from me. It’s

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

challenge of maintaining distance. After all, walking away from what was familiar was never

supplements, Bailee was taken aback by the unexpected sight. Ruby’s

from Huey? Is he here?” Her eyes darted to

fruit. The lavish basket was clearly not

the source, Eileen hesitated. Ruby had inadvertently offered her an

he decided not to

her voice. “He is a catch, Eileen. What is holding you back? Didn’t you two go to Lakedale together? And he got hurt

Eileen responded while setting aside the fruit basket and health supplements, eager to steer away from

you at work lately?”

share her news. “Going great! I’ve actually become a formal employee ahead of time. They’ve transferred me to

eyes shone with excitement. “My salary bumped

showed. “A secretary position? What

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

frown crossing her features. “It’s just—I don’t

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