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.

to Bryan, concerned he might be upset that she was using her private time for a part-time

extra income. Besides,

rest assured, I won’t let my work fall behind, and I’ll make sure Aaron’s studies are taken care of

Eileen was

eyes landed on Eileen. A night

your tutoring. I wouldn’t ask this of you if he didn’t.

to Bryan and said, “Mr. Dawson, I realize you might not be thrilled about Ms. Curtis earning extra money outside her main job, but I have no other option. Let’s compromise: allow Ms. Curtis to earn this additional income, and in exchange, I’ll

his gaze away from Eileen, lost in

tightened, and

and Harlan were puzzled by Bryan’s reaction

“Mr. Clarkson, I can speak for Bryan.

to hear that, Meyer. Thank you!” Harlan responded,

studies with Eileen before

lingering on the steps,

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

If so, why did you talk

Jacob and replied, “Huey and I are not in a

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

shrugging off Jacob’s arm, which nearly caused Jacob to lose

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

steadied himself and shot a glance at

He spoke in a deep voice, “Don’t worry about it.

causing strands of her hair to tickle her lips.

to head for the bus station, Bryan’s voice halted her. “You can

extended his hand. In his open palm rested the car

to him, took the keys,

Eileen wasn’t sure if her eyes deceived her, but she saw Bryan

to signal Bryan and drove

glow of the tail lights lingered in Bryan’s

with Eileen, I’m

pushed Jacob into the

you ask me to meet you?” Bryan’s

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

Bryan’s gaze sharpened.