Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 70

Chapter 70:

After bidding Ruby and Winona farewell, Eileen turned to Huey. “Where are you headed? Could you give Bailee a ride?”

“‘No problem, I can give you a ride back too,” Huey said, patting his chest, feeling a sense of relief. “Thanks for today. If you ever need to explain this situation to anyone, just blame me!”

Eileen smiled. “I’ll take the bus, but you could give Bailee a lift. I also need to thank you for taking good care of Bailee.”

Bailee stepped closer to Eileen, gently grasping her arm, a wave of empathy washing over her as she noticed Eileen’s apparent weight.

“Don’t mention it. By the way, were you surprised when I transferred you the money the other day?” Huey said.

Eileen looked at Bailee and nodded. “Yes, I was surprised. Bailee later told me it was her advance salary from you. I wouldn’t have accepted it otherwise. Please make sure she is well taken care of when she starts working for you.”

Hearing such formal words, Huey felt a bit awkward. He scratched his head and said, “My car’s over there. I’ll leave with Bailee now.”

Bailee released Eileen’s arm and waved. “Bye, Eileen.”

Eileen remained motionless for a moment, waving back as she watched Bailee climb into Huey’s car and drive away.

She then let out a long sigh of relief and turned to leave. Suddenly, she stopped upon noticing several figures under the restaurant’s lights.

Harlan approached her first, with Jacob close on his heels. Bryan, bringing up the rear, sauntered with his hands in his pockets and his suit jacket carelessly hanging over his shoulders.

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Eileen’s face lost its color. She pressed her lips together and looked away from Bryan.

“Ms. Curtis, what a coincidence to see you here!” Harlan said. Unfamiliar with Eileen’s family dynamics, he felt perplexed after overhearing Eileen’s conversation with Huey. He wondered if Huey was Eileen’s husband but hesitated to ask further.

Bryan, who had heard Eileen’s conversation with Huey, stood a short distance away. His expression was unreadable as he idly kicked a small stone, choosing to remain silent.

Eileen, managing a smile, nodded slightly to Harlan. “What a coincidence to see you all here. Are you here for dinner too?”

Jacob approached, smiling. “Indeed! Mr. Clarkson invited Bryan specifically to discuss matters concerning you. I just happened to join them.”

“Matters about Eileen?” Harlan’s frown deepened. He quickly realized they were discussing her tutoring Aaron.

be upset that she was

need for extra income. Besides, tutoring was

Mr. Dawson, I can rest assured, I won’t let my work fall behind, and I’ll make

was actually

that moment, he turned, and his eyes landed on Eileen. A night breeze made her shirt

of you if he didn’t. If you were to fall ill, Mr.

main job, but I have no other option. Let’s compromise: allow Ms. Curtis to

away from Eileen,

and

by Bryan’s reaction and looked at

I can speak for Bryan. You can be assured that Ms. Curtis will continue to tutor

to hear that, Meyer. Thank you!”

Aaron’s studies with

Harlan away and, upon returning, noticed Bryan still lingering on the steps, staring

stood bathed in the soft light of the street lamps, her long hair flowing over her shoulders. Her silhouette was striking, and her eyes held a faint trace of sadness as she looked

If so, why did you talk to

and replied, “Huey and

stairs, casually placing his arm on Bryan’s shoulder. He wasn’t quite tall enough, so he stood on

Jacob’s arm, which nearly caused Jacob to lose his

Meyer, have you drunk? Do you need a ride home?” Eileen asked, maintaining a

shot a glance at

distance between himself and Eileen. He spoke in a deep voice,

her hair to tickle her lips. She tucked

bus station, Bryan’s voice halted her. “You can

In his open palm rested the

the keys, and left the parking

car rolled out of the parking lot. Through the car window, Eileen wasn’t sure if her eyes deceived her, but she saw Bryan

to signal

of the tail lights lingered

you really want to be with Eileen, I’m

Jacob into the

did you ask me to meet you?” Bryan’s voice was icy, sending a

strained smile. “I helped you look into Eileen’s background, seeing how

Bryan’s gaze sharpened.