Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 64

Chapter 64:

She approached Bryan’s desk and set down the document. Breaking their usual work-centric dialogue, she ventured into something personal. “Mr. Dawson, last night… Why didn’t you come?” she asked.

Bryan’s reaction was subtle. A slight twitch of his eyelids was the only giveaway to his calm demeanor. He looked up, his question direct. “What makes you think I wasn’t?”

He was referring to Oak Villas, but she was talking about her place.

Embarrassment crept into Eileen’s stance, her fingers nervously tweaking the fabric of her clothing. When she finally spoke, her voice was barely above a whisper. “I thought—”

Bryan interrupted her, scrutinizing the paperwork.

“Didn’t I sign this already?” His tone was cold as he critiqued her attention to detail. “Seems you’re not as focused as you usually are.”

The signature wasn’t the point, and they both knew it. Eileen regretted broaching the subject in such a rush at work, realizing this misstep had stirred his frustration.

With a small nod, Eileen apologized, “I’m sorry, Mr. Dawson.” Taking back the document, she left his office quietly.

After the door clicked shut, Bryan found his gaze fixed on the door for a moment too long. He exhaled sharply, tossing the pen he had been holding onto the desk with a clatter as he closed his eyes. Images of Eileen persisted, unwelcome yet unyielding.

Her presence had sown a tapestry of intricate emotions within him, each thread pulling tightly.

Opportunities for private words with Bryan had eluded Eileen. He had lunched with Vivian and Kian instead, and Eileen mused over a conversation to be had later that evening.

But as the day neared its end, Bryan summoned her into his office, extending a document towards her. “Take this to the secretary’s office and request copies to be printed and distributed to each department.”

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Eileen accepted the task with a simple nod. After hesitating for a moment, she asked cautiously, “There’s a meeting later. Do you prefer to convene here or at home?”

Her query was met with a stark look from Bryan, her nervousness palpable in the chilled silence that followed. She added, “I could arrange dinner if we stay at the office.”

Bryan’s unwavering stare lingered, the air heavy around them.

Then, Vivian swung the door open, stepping in with a grin. “Bryan, dinner’s on me tonight. You enjoyed that spot we tried over lunch, right? Well, it’s on its way.”

Eileen’s gaze fell on Bryan as her eyelashes fluttered with disbelief.

Bryan glanced at Vivian. “Thanks. You can all leave now. I’ve got a meeting to handle solo.”

a casual farewell over her shoulder and left. She was not as reluctant to leave as

shadows playing beneath her eyes.

the most of the remaining daylight, Eileen headed to the hospital. Ruby was taken

you here on a weekday? Is

Work ended earlier than usual, and it’s been too long since my

“I know you’re looking out for me, but you’re

doctor’s personal attention. That was why she had to stay at

wherever we’re together,” Eileen said

from the table beside Ruby’s bed and

tears. She reached out to Eileen, her touch full of love and a hint

burden,” Ruby whispered. “Bailee and you could have

for Eileen to

peeled apple, her voice soft but firm. “The best

took the apple, her cheeks damp as she managed a bite. She caught her breath, forced a smile, and said, “Let’s drop that subject, shall

was tinged

a quiet affair, and afterward, Eileen made her

his desk, his demeanor shifting to one of concern. “Eileen, please, have a seat. Were you able

yet,” Eileen replied. Settling into the chair opposite Emilio, she leaned

his words carefully. “In the best case, perhaps five years, but realistically, at least

could almost reach ten million a year,

thirty million dollars. Eileen was acutely aware

leaned in earnestly. “Eileen, the financial strain is evident. It’s imperative to investigate who’s influencing the cost. If we can roll back to the trial pricing, we’d save significantly over five years—far less than the current annual rate. Even if you could afford this, it doesn’t warrant needless

standing up to the Warrens seemed like an insurmountable task. The solution seemed to rest with

to Emilio and

Ruby watched Eileen walk away, not stepping out until Eileen was well down the corridor.

hesitation, she burst into

treatments were about a hundred thousand monthly. What happened for

guard by her entrance, Emilio saw the distress caused by his earlier conversation with Eileen. “I’m sorry for the shock. Let me explain. The hospital has started using a new trial medication recently, which is considerably more expensive. The trial price is two hundred thousand per month, but the original price

“This is just

flowing freely. The thought of Eileen working tirelessly

witnessing Ruby’s distress, took a moment before speaking with a calm and reassuring voice. “Clearly, Eileen cares deeply for you. For her,

“You said earlier that someone is deliberately causing these hardships for

replied. He hadn’t anticipated Ruby overhearing all of his earlier conversation with

don’t tell Eileen that

Emilio’s office, deliberately avoiding Eileen, not ready to face her. The hospital garden offered