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 you

that was a constant in his eyes. “No,

gave him a nod.

departed on his electric bike, continuing with his

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

soon after. The table boasted an array of morning fare; Bryan had ordered a lot. After all, Eileen was exhausted from

you planning to

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

to the hospital later. Then I’ll head to the office. Expect me to pick you up in the evening. We’ve got

replied tersely, not wanting to say

broke through. “Who? Is it serious? How have I

she could answer. The word landed heavily between them, and Bryan fell into a pensive silence, recalling her tears from the night

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

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

appropriate,” she began, reluctance coloring her

tightened as he set the gifts down. “What’s wrong with it? It’s normal for a boss to support their employee’s family in times of illness, especially given the nature of our

did he mean

remained silent, her isolation a palpable force Bryan could no longer overlook, echoing the discord sown

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

retreated to his car and drove off, leaving Eileen alone

maintaining distance. After all, walking away from what was

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

Huey? Is he here?” Her eyes darted to

modest selections of fruit. The lavish basket was clearly not her doing, leading Ruby to such an

source, Eileen hesitated. Ruby had inadvertently offered her

these things on his way here. But he decided not to visit. After

a mix of disappointment and urgency in her voice. “He is a catch, Eileen. What is holding you back? Didn’t you two go

the fruit basket and health supplements, eager

you at work lately?” Eileen

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

“My salary bumped

secretary position? What are

notice came in just last night, and I’ll

“It’s just—I don’t see how it

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