Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 88

Chapter 88:

“I’m fine,” Ruby reassured her, still holding Eileen’s hand. “I’m just not used to the new ward and haven’t been sleeping well. Please don’t bother Dr. White too much; he’s very busy.”

It was at that moment that Eileen understood Ruby’s difficulty adjusting to her new sleeping environment. “In that case, speak to Dr. White about prescribing something to help you relax. He emphasized how crucial it is for you to get sufficient rest for your health,” Eileen said.

“Okay,” Ruby agreed with a gentle smile. “Go get some fruit. We can sit and chat.”

There was an assortment of fruit on the bedside table. Eileen chose Ruby’s favorite and went to wash them.

Ruby breathed a sigh of relief as she stood by the window, eagerly waiting for Bailee’s arrival to alleviate her anxiety.

She had been on edge, nearly revealing something to Eileen in her nervous state.

Looking out the ward window, Ruby spotted the hospital gate. A shiny car pulled up, catching her eye.

Bailee stepped out of the car, joined by Huey. They engaged in lively conversation as they retrieved two boxes of nutritional supplements from the trunk.

Bailee carried the boxes into the hospital while Huey drove away after saying goodbye.

After washing the fruit, Eileen entered the room and noticed Ruby standing by the window, deep in thought.

“Mom,” she called out.

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“Oh, you’re back!” Ruby snapped out of her thoughts, returning to the bed to chat with Eileen, smiling. “How have things been between you and Huey lately?” Ruby asked.

Before entering the ward, Eileen had anticipated Ruby’s inquiry about her relationship with Huey and had already crafted her response. “He’s rather young for me. I don’t believe it’s suitable for us to be involved romantically.”

Ruby’s expression darkened. “Why would you say that? Didn’t he get injured to save you? Weren’t you two on good terms before? Tell me the truth. Is it because…?”

Her voice trailed off, and the ward fell silent.

Confused, Eileen asked, “Because of what?”

“Nothing,” Ruby replied. “I’m just worried about you. Let’s have some fruit?”

Despite Eileen refraining from further probing, she couldn’t overlook Ruby’s palpable concern.

Compelled to reassure Ruby, Eileen said, “Don’t worry, I’m giving it my all. If there’s even a slight chance, I’ll pursue it. But we shouldn’t rush. If being with him isn’t the right path for me, I can’t force it.”

Ruby smiled and stayed silent. Shortly after, Bailee entered the room.

“Ma’am, Eileen, sorry for being late,” Bailee apologized as she placed the nutritional supplements on the bedside table.

Ruby looked at her and asked, “Did you buy the supplements?”

“A friend asked me to bring these as a kind gesture,” Bailee replied.

Ruby maintained a neutral expression as she advised, “It’s best not to accept gifts from others without a valid reason. Remember to conduct yourself appropriately.”

Ruby’s words didn’t seem out of place, as she had often shared such lessons with Eileen and Bailee.

for a hug, but

three engaged in pleasant conversation and later

to the Clarkson family’s house to

not young anymore? Have you ever considered…?” Ruby suddenly brought

“No, Mom. Are you trying to pressure me into marriage? Even Eileen isn’t

to see you

of reflection, she added, “I’ll have someone search for a suitable match

somehow felt reluctant. She said, “I don’t need that. You can

Ruby’s persistence, Bailee quickly excused herself. “I’ll go buy fruit for

the hospital room, Ruby’s expression

surprised to find Bryan at the

in the afternoon sunlight pouring in through the French

composed demeanor, his eyes casually scanned over Eileen as she entered

Harlan promptly stood up. “Ms. Curtis, Aaron is waiting for you upstairs. You can go there now. I’ll discuss some work matters with

moment of

his cigarette. He glanced towards the stairs

smiled at Harlan. “I’ll go

and made her way up the stairs, clutching a stack of documents. At the corner,

Harlan were deeply absorbed in their business

see her for days, and

relationship really end

Curtis!” Aaron called

hurried over, noticing that the door to the study had been left open. It looked like Aaron had been waiting for her

down the

expansive library that covered almost one hundred square meters, filled with resources for various grade

the twenty-minute break, she ventured into the library

filled with a wide array of books. The narrow space between the shelves barely allowed for a person to pass

of one shelf, she noticed Bryan deeply engrossed in reading

Dawson?” she called out, furrowing her brow and stopping a short distance away

gaze slightly, returning the book to

to dinner. I’m just here to kill

it was almost time for dinner, Eileen hadn’t planned on staying for dinner. Her intention was to leave once she finished

her search for the book. However, she

gaze fixated on her

red hue, and

of the setting sun gently kissed

of the bookshelf where Eileen stood. “What book are you looking for?” he

chemistry

to another row of shelves. His voice, clear

approached Bryan, studying him as he

what are your plans after your grandmother’s birthday party? Should

words reverberated in the quiet

contemplated for a moment before he replied,

responded, then a

his gaze remained steadily focused on a distant point. After a long silence, he suddenly asked, “Considering you won’t be able to get money from me in the future, what are your

question landed like a heavy blow to her

replied,