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.

shifted to Bryan, concerned he might be upset

was aware of her need for extra income. Besides, tutoring was much better than selling

rest assured, I won’t let my work fall behind,

now realized Eileen was actually tutoring

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

you if he

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 ensure you get a bigger slice of the

gaze away

lips tightened, and he remained

by Bryan’s reaction and

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

relieved to hear that, Meyer. Thank

Aaron’s studies with

on the steps, staring down at

soft light of the street lamps, her long hair flowing over her shoulders. Her

your boyfriend just now? If so, why did you talk to him so formally? It doesn’t seem like you

and replied, “Huey and I are not in a relationship.

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

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

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

himself and shot a glance at

and Eileen. He spoke in a deep

of her hair to tickle her lips. She tucked her hair

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

In his

turned to him, took the keys,

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

just honked the horn to signal Bryan

of the tail

really want to be with Eileen, I’m all for it. She’s definitely a step up

Jacob into

you?” Bryan’s

smile. “I helped you look into Eileen’s

Bryan’s gaze sharpened.