Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 73

Chapter 73:

Bryan’s response was straightforward. “We’ve shared enough meals together.”

Eileen cradled the bowl, her gaze fixed on him, his silhouette framed by the window. She bit her lip softly, and soon, Eileen had finished the bowl of soup. “I’m full now, thanks,” she said.

Bryan pocketed his phone and took the bowl from her. “Let’s head downstairs,” he said.

Eileen nodded, trailing behind him. Once Bryan handed the bowl to a servant, he extended his hand toward her. His palm was dry and warm, the lines of his hand capturing her attention.

Hesitation flickered before Eileen placed her hand in his, a smile on her face as they moved together toward the yard.

Kristi was eager to approach them but was held back by Maney. “Can’t you see how close they are? Now’s not the time,” he advised.

Watching them, Kristi remarked, “They really are the perfect pair. You’re right; I shouldn’t interrupt.”

As the evening breeze whispered through, Eileen’s hair danced along Bryan’s arm, their fingers intertwined firmly.

Bathed in the distant light, they appeared almost otherworldly, as if they had stepped out of a painting.

When Bryan and Eileen got close, Kristi couldn’t resist a playful tease. “Bryan, I’m not going to snatch Eileen from you. Why the need to hold on so tight?”

Bryan was the picture of composure, yet Eileen felt her cheeks grow warm. She gently pulled her hand back, greeting Kristi with a hint of shyness. “‘Mrs. Hamilton, it’s been a long time.”

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“It certainly has!” Kristi replied, seizing the moment to engage. She guided Eileen to a bench, saying, “I’ve been so eager to catch up with you since I heard you were coming here with Bryan.”

As Bryan’s gaze rested softly on Eileen, Maney slung an arm around Bryan’s shoulder and led him a short distance away before handing him a glass of wine.

“Eileen, congratulations!” Kristi handed Eileen a glass of juice. “‘Here, you can drink this.”

The unexpected congratulations baffled Eileen, but she accepted the juice with gratitude, replying, “‘Thank you.”

Kristi’s smile was radiant. “Let’s drop the formalities. Now, you need to watch your diet closely, especially during this time. And try to steer clear of too many social events with Bryan. Except for this one, of course. We’re friends, and I’ll make sure you’re well looked after at the party.”

Eileen knitted her brow in confusion. “Mrs. Hamilton, what do you mean?”

Kristi responded with an air of understanding, “It’s common to keep it under wraps for the first trimester. Don’t worry; your secret’s safe with me.” She patted her chest with confidence and deftly shifted the conversation. “Tomorrow’s banquet will be filled with business moguls as well as couples. It might be a bit much, but you don’t have to stress; I’ll whisk you away for some downtime if needed.”

Kristi was known for her vibrancy and impulsiveness. Maney often joked that he had indulged her too much.

Eileen found Kristi’s spirit charming and smiled. “‘Alright, thank you.”

Then she saw Bryan sharing laughs under the moon’s glow, his gaze flicking to her now and then.

he quirked an

Bryan on the back and teased

and sorrow, cherishing the recognition as a couple yet aware it

Bryan had expected, Eileen avoided beef, settling for vegetables.

a tipsy Maney and nudged Kristi to escort her husband

Kristi half-scalded. “Eileen, please give him a talking-to on my

hand on her

assist with Maney, while Eileen

view, with French windows framing

the moonlight in a prism of

windows, took in the serene view, Bryan’s presence by her

chance to stay here with Bryan for

caller ID and a nod to Eileen,

the line, his voice laced with urgency. “What’s the deal with that message you just sent

hours earlier, he had received a message from

message had

in your hands, but keep

touch, and Eileen… She’s not one to

waiting to hear more. His attention was pulled back as Eileen moved into the

and gently pushed the dressing

reaching for her shirt, which she lifted slightly,

through the crack of the door, arms folded,

she tugged her shirt down to

with embarrassment, the

to just

He nudged the door wider with his foot, sauntering in while his

his shirt, unveiling the defined muscles of his chest, skin bathed in the

She turned her back to him. “You can

words left her lips when she felt his hand on her wrist. Before she

hissed to life, water cascading down and soaking

was caught in

Hamilton you’d set me straight tonight,” Bryan teased, the words

a rough night for her. Tomorrow’s party meant another dress, and she

“I hardly think I’m the one to give you any lessons,

addressed him struck a chord, and in response, Bryan narrowed his eyes slightly as he tightened his grip on her waist, knowing it was a tender

amused by his flirtation. She wrapped her arms around his neck and looked up

words seemed to stir something deep within Bryan. His breath quickened, and he began to shower her lips

it again,”

her

her lips felt

kissing her softly, their exchange of tender kisses leaving Eileen