Chapter 58

Chapter 58:

A gust of cold wind swept through the corridor, cutting to Eileen’s core.

She composed herself and continued on her path, only to collide with an unexpected figure.

Before she could utter an apology, the man’s fierce demeanor halted her words. “Eileen!”

Surprised to encounter Jonathan, who was now not in his hospital attire, Eileen wondered if he had been discharged already.

“Mr. Mueller, why are you—” she began.

But Jonathan cut her off with a heated glare. “Save it, Eileen. You never cease to amaze!”

Noticing the evident sarcasm in his tone, Eileen was momentarily lost for words.

Jonathan’s anger was palpable as he said, “I’ll let you off this time, but don’t think you’ll live in peace after this! Remember, you won’t find peace after meddling in Kian’s and Bryan’s affairs.”

A sly grin then broke through his scowl, as if a new scheme had dawned on him. “You’re all tangled up in complications. I’ll make sure to add a few knots of my own. Kian will see I’m not someone he could use as a pawn.”

With that, Jonathan briskly moved past Eileen and disappeared into the elevator.

Eileen turned, catching the last glimpse of Jonathan’s retreating figure in the elevator, his anger evident.

Even after the doors clicked shut, Eileen remained motionless, Jonathan’s words echoing in her mind.

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“I’ll let you off this time…”

He had chosen not to retaliate against Bailee this time?

Lost in thought, the sudden noise of a door disrupted the silence, drawing Eileen’s gaze. It was Bryan exiting the ward.

In his hand, he held a beer, taking a sip with an ease that seemed at odds with the hospital setting.

Their eyes met, locking in a wordless exchange.

After a while, Eileen approached. “Why are you drinking in the hospital, Mr. Dawson?”

Bryan responded with a nonchalant lift of his eyebrow. “Is there a rule against it?” He took another swig, clearly indifferent to the hospital’s usual decorum.

He looked a little annoyed. Eileen speculated it might be because he was concerned about Vivian’s prolonged hospital stay.

She suddenly didn’t know what to say now.

brings you here?” He stood by the window, a silhouette against

to remind you about the senior

seemed Bryan had to

gaze fell upon her, noting

“Anything else?” he asked.

Jonathan’s matter had been settled, there was no need for her to mention it in front of

to cloud over, probing for something

been feeling aggrieved, so she almost lost control

a nod, not wanting

between them, her bowed head not enough to shield her from the weight of Bryan’s

made her way to the elevator. She didn’t

the elevator door closed, Bryan quickly walked over and pressed the

the road, Eileen’s drive was brisk, the night breeze playing with her hair through the

stepped out into the calm of her neighborhood. But the tranquility was pierced by the sudden blaze of headlights from

emerging from

herself swept up

her door’s lock, whisking her into the dimly lit

he then trailed his lips

Eileen. Leaning against the wall, she clasped her hands around his sturdy waist. He kissed her passionately, though he intended to consume her entirely. Yet, amidst his fierce movements, there was a hint of tenderness that drew

the moonlight inside. The ambiance was just

cabinet by the door, he unbuttoned her shirt with his slightly chilled fingers, revealing her

interruption, he continued kissing her

the screen. Without a second thought, he turned his phone off and set it aside. Then, he shifted his focus

she were fragile porcelain, he whispered

spilled into the room that they allowed sleep to claim them. Their slumber was brief, interrupted by

spirits, they

elbow, Bryan watched with satisfaction as Eileen

you some clothes. How about noodles

a bit guilty about preparing this for Bryan, considering Huey had told her that her

softened, his response gentle. “That

discontent, yet

to dress for the day, choosing her professional attire and taking out a suit Bryan had left in

room, she busied herself with the house and prepared

was apparent, the noodles disappearing quickly, though he had

will try

Bryan reassured her, polishing off his portion before attending

this, Eileen also finished hers quickly. Then, they headed to the Apex

in the air. A newspaper lay on the table, its

captured in photographs that chronicled his vigil by her hospital

between Vivian and Bryan, suggesting his estrangement

meetings with Bryan and

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