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.

leaned in for a hug, but Ruby gently

peaceful as the three engaged in pleasant conversation and

went to the Clarkson family’s

ever considered…?”

replied, “No, Mom. Are you trying to pressure me into marriage?

to see you get married. Both you

added, “I’ll have someone search for a

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

quickly excused herself. “I’ll go buy fruit for

hospital room, Ruby’s

to find Bryan

the couch, Bryan basked in the afternoon sunlight pouring in through the French

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

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

moment of thought, Eileen greeted

rising from his seat and putting out his cigarette. He glanced towards the stairs and said, “You can head

at

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

and Harlan were deeply absorbed in their business discussion.

her for days, and his apparent disinterest

their relationship really

Curtis!” Aaron called

had been left open. It looked like

laid down the files and started the tutoring

on Aaron’s education, as evidenced by the expansive library that

the twenty-minute break, she ventured into the library in search of a similar

wide array of books. The narrow

the end of one shelf, she noticed Bryan deeply engrossed in reading a

and stopping a short distance away from him. “You’re

his gaze slightly, returning the book to its place on the

I’m just here to kill some time,” he

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

to continue her search for the book. However, she found

gaze fixated on her through the cracks

red hue, and her figure radiated a captivating

setting sun gently kissed her loose

the end of the bookshelf where Eileen stood. “What book are

chemistry theory,” Eileen

another row of shelves. His voice, clear and pleasant, reached her

he scanned

party?

in the

a moment before he replied,

then a weighty silence

After a long silence, he suddenly asked, “Considering you won’t be able to get money

question landed like a heavy blow to her

replied, “I don’t