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.

he might be upset

knew Bryan was aware of her need for extra income. Besides, tutoring was much better

stiffening slightly. “Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Dawson, I can rest assured, I won’t let my work fall behind, and I’ll make sure Aaron’s studies are taken

realized Eileen was actually tutoring Harlan’s

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

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

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,

his gaze away from Eileen, lost

lips tightened, and he

Harlan were puzzled by Bryan’s reaction and

Harlan’s shoulder. “Mr. Clarkson, I can speak for Bryan. You can be assured that Ms. Curtis will

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

discussed Aaron’s studies

noticed Bryan still lingering on the steps, staring down at a small stone by

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

boyfriend just now? If so, why did you talk to him so formally? It

Eileen smiled at Jacob and replied, “Huey and I are not in a relationship.

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

off Jacob’s arm, which nearly caused Jacob to lose his balance on the

Mr. Meyer, have you drunk? Do you need

himself and shot a

closing the distance between himself and Eileen. He spoke in a

night breeze brushed against Eileen’s face, causing strands of her hair to tickle her lips. She tucked

for the bus station,

In his open palm rested

turned to him, took the keys, and

wasn’t sure if her eyes deceived her, but

honked the horn to signal Bryan and drove

the tail lights lingered

grinning. “If you really want to be with Eileen, I’m all for it. She’s definitely

Jacob into

you?” Bryan’s voice

look into Eileen’s background, seeing how differently

Bryan’s gaze sharpened.