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.

features. “Is anyone giving

was a constant in his eyes. “No, it’s nothing like that,” she

she gave him a

and swiftly departed on his electric bike, continuing with

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

Bryan had ordered a lot. After

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

you’re heading out.” Her question hinted at curiosity

the evening. We’ve got that event,” Bryan said. Then, after

tersely, not wanting to say

through. “Who? Is it serious? How have I never heard you mention

The word landed heavily between them, and Bryan fell into a pensive silence, recalling

time the table was clear, noon was casting its shadow. She slipped into something casual, ready

shop for a colorful selection and a mall for health supplements. It wasn’t until they reached the hospital that

might not be appropriate,” she began, reluctance coloring

it? It’s normal for a boss to support their

did

could no longer overlook, echoing

that carried more than air, Bryan’s voice grew gentler. “Eileen, there’s no need

he retreated to his car and drove off,

After all, walking away

aback by the unexpected sight. Ruby’s

these from Huey? Is he here?”

fruit. The lavish basket was clearly not her doing, leading

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

bought these things on his way here. But he

a mix of disappointment and urgency in her voice. “He is a catch, Eileen. What

crossed at Lakedale. His injury… It was an accident,” Eileen responded while setting aside the fruit basket and health supplements, eager to steer away from a conversation spiraling towards Huey. Seeking to redirect the focus, she turned to

been with you at

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

excitement. “My salary bumped up

concern showed. “A secretary

“I’m not quite sure yet. The notice came in just last

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

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