Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 53

Chapter 53:

From his vantage point, Bryan could only make out that Eileen was very close to Huey, their proximity suggesting an embrace. He stood there with a cigarette between his lips, the smoke curling upwards, yet his vision remained clear.

Bryan watched as Huey’s car drove off. He saw Eileen walk into the house wearing Huey’s coat. Just as Eileen reached to clasp the door, a large hand stopped it. Stunned, she watched Bryan push the door open and flick his cigarette butt outside.

Bryan walked up to her, cradled the back of her head, and pressed his lips firmly against hers.

The taste of his cigarette mingled with the lingering sweetness of the dessert she had just eaten. Bryan pulled at Huey’s coat, causing it to fall to the floor. He then lifted Eileen up, stepped over the coat, and carried her into the bathroom. He turned on the heating and the shower, letting warm water cascade over them both. Eileen, still cold, was pressed against Bryan’s warm, burning chest, the sensation like a clash of ice and fire.

“Eileen… Eileen…” Bryan murmured softly. A single conviction filled his mind: Eileen could only belong to him. Later, as they made love, Eileen felt warm, though her head remained foggy. That night, she fell into a deep sleep, her breathing soft in his ear.

Bryan’s eyes gleamed in the darkness. After ensuring she was comfortably covered with a blanket, he walked downstairs. Dressed only in suit pants, his upper body bare, he settled into the sofa. He lit a cigarette, the glow briefly illuminating his features in the dim room.

Eileen was lost in a dream where her parents were still together, and she and Roderick were both thriving in college. Despite all the challenges, her spirit was indomitable, and her life felt joyous. Her dream was shattered by the shrill ring of a phone. With a frown, Eileen reached out and pressed the answer button. “Hello?” Her voice was rife with grogginess, betraying her drowsy state.

After a brief silence, a harsh voice erupted from the other end, “Eileen! Why are you answering Bryan’s phone? Where is he? Were you two together last night? Answer me!”

A wave of anxiety washed over Eileen. Before she could respond, the phone was snatched from her grasp. She looked up to see Bryan standing beside the bed. He stared into her eyes, his lips pressed together, showing that he wasn’t in a good mood.

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Though the phone’s conversation was indistinct to Eileen, Bryan’s dark expression was unmistakable. The next moment, Bryan ended the call, turned to her with a cold gaze, and said sharply, “Eileen, I know your place! Don’t overstep!”

He had misunderstood her.

when Bryan reached the hospital, Vivian was still in the emergency room. The corridor was filled with Debby’s cries and venomous accusations directed at Bryan. Fergus stood by, holding Debby

show up after seducing you, isn’t she? If you dare to protect her, I won’t

stood by the emergency room door, he remained stoic. Debby’s words prompted him to turn and face her, his expression unreadable yet composed. “This has got nothing to do with Eileen,” he

then, the doors to the operating room swung open. Debby dashed toward

his brow, replied, “Mrs. Warren, please be assured. The intervention was timely, and Miss Warren is not in danger. She just developed a lung infection after falling into the water last night. She’s currently weak; she will need some time to

Vivian being wheeled out on a stretcher by the nurses. She followed them to the VIP ward. Meanwhile, Fergus went to discuss Vivian’s follow-up treatment with the doctor, leaving Bryan and Kian alone outside the emergency

offered a cigarette to Bryan and remarked, “I never expected Vivian to try to take her own life.” He described the sudden shift in Vivian’s demeanor, how she had gone from joyously calling Bryan to overwhelming gloom. Before he could intervene, she had sliced her wrist with

added, “My parents are incredibly worried

smoke. “This situation has nothing to do with Eileen. I’m going to stay here to look after

and questioned, “What are you implying? Are you serious about wanting

dismissively. “No. She’s just a

to the rooftop, Eileen caught word of this exchange. She turned pale as she processed his words. Her fingers, tightly clutching a fruit basket, turned white from the strain. His harsh words this morning paled in comparison. After Bryan left, Eileen took a moment to gather herself. She had wanted to explain that she hadn’t

remained murky. Eileen knew the incident was linked to her accidentally answering the phone, which weighed heavily on her conscience. She felt a responsibility to come to the

can’t handle Mr. Warren’s tactics.” Eileen was indifferent to whether Kian had arranged for

to Mr. Warren. I’ll leave now,” Eileen said, handing the fruit basket to Benjamin. Without waiting for a response, she turned and headed downstairs. Benjamin exchanged a glance with Kian, who gave a subtle nod.

the elevator, despite feeling awful, Eileen maintained an eerie

company fires her, breaking the contract would cost her ten times the agreed damages,” Benjamin replied. Watching the resolve on Eileen’s face, Benjamin added, “Mr. Warren has

with a cold smile. As the elevator doors opened, Eileen stepped out with a defiant and resolute air. The doors closed slowly behind her. Benjamin, leaning against the wall, paused before finally pressing

news of Vivian’s suicide attempt. The sight of Eileen arriving at the company stirred their curiosity

do it? Is it true that it’s

of the elevator, she was surrounded by several secretaries. With a distant look in her eyes, she replied, “Please, go back to your work.” Recognizing her tone and demeanor, the crowd reluctantly dispersed, their curiosity heightened by the confirmation that Vivian had indeed