Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 106

Chapter 106:

“What’s wrong?” Bryan’s intense gaze met Eileen’s as if asking.

“Aren’t you interested in making money?”

Even though Eileen had grown accustomed to Bryan’s sarcastic looks and tones, each instance still caused her heart to ache.

She replied in a hushed tone, “Nothing. I’ll go shopping tomorrow.”

Bryan shrugged off his coat and loosened his tie. He explained, “I had a work meeting nearby. It’s late, so I figured I’d crash here for the night. Nothing more.”

“Okay,” Eileen replied, stepping closer to Bryan to remove his tie. He could feel her cool fingers graze his chest through his shirt.

After that, Eileen said, “I’ll prepare a bath for you.” She draped the tie over the sofa before heading upstairs.

Her bedroom boasted an attached bathroom, spacious and equipped with a sizable tub.

Filling the tub with clear, warm water, she ensured everything was okay before leaving Bryan to his privacy.

Bryan had claimed he was here only for sleep, and indeed, it was just that. He lay on the bed, his chest bare, holding her close with his sturdy arms.

Throughout the night, he held her in that embrace without shifting once.

Eileen dared not move, fearing any gesture might be misinterpreted as an attempt to seduce, inviting his potential mockery in return.

Her body remained tense, and she wasn’t able to fall asleep until late into the night. Exhaustion overpowered her, and she drifted into sleep.

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At five in the morning, Bryan’s phone abruptly broke the silence of the room with its ringing.

Bryan swiftly reached for it, dismissing the call decisively. It was from Vivian.

Frowning, he muted the phone and put it aside.

Upon turning back, he noticed Eileen, her brow slightly furrowed, had shifted in his embrace, her nose against his chest.

Her warm breath gently caressed his skin, stirring a primal urge within him.

But he chose to endure the discomfort.

It was unusual to see her sleeping so deeply, her delicate skin exposed. Perhaps due to recent fatigue, a small pimple had appeared on her chin.

Her long, curly eyelashes fluttered softly, framing her petite nose and cherry-red lips.

eyes, daring not to gaze upon her further, lest he

been abruptly cut off, stood at the gate of Oak Villas. Noticing Bryan’s absence, a sense of unease

cut off left her feeling unhinged, and without clear thought, she instructed her driver, “Take

short journey to Springvale Lane in just over ten minutes. The proximity of Eileen

insistently. “Eileen! Get out! You’re shameless! Did you manipulate Bryan into staying

drawing curious glances from neighbors

this, the driver interjected, “Mr. Dawson’s

absence of Bryan’s car. Grinding her teeth, she resumed her knocking. “So what? Come out! Are you cowering inside, afraid

into a

unable to tolerate the disturbance, intervened, saying, “Stop it! Eileen came back

had observed her departure with luggage yesterday morning

mind raced; Eileen hadn’t come back last night? So, there was still a chance Eileen could have been

she instructed the driver to take her to Apex

of waiting, Bryan finally arrived

he saw Vivian, he said, “I have

asked directly. “Did you go to see

cold glance at Vivian, causing her to pause, her

a slight curve of his lips, Bryan replied, “Is that why you called me at

sleep. I wanted to see you so that we could

now. Go back,” Bryan

his seat in the office chair, Bryan called Raymond over to prepare for

bewildered. She felt that Bryan’s feelings for her had changed

no longer tolerant of her temper as he had been in

returned home and locked herself in her room, refusing to

possibility of

of Vivian locking herself in her room spread to both

family’s house. To Vivian’s parents’ surprise, Vivian welcomed

if she could uplift Vivian’s spirits, her parents would

wrong, Vivian?” Megan gasped as she entered the room, seeing Vivian with disheveled hair and

to the usually

poured out her worries. “Do you

Bryan, but she knew how

love if not you? The media is always buzzing about your dinners and shopping trips together. He wouldn’t do that if he didn’t love you,”

grasped Megan’s hand, seeking comfort. “Yes, you’re right. He loves me.” But then doubt crept in. “But during our time together, he hardly speaks to me. Does that mean he doesn’t

noticed Vivian’s trembling hands and cautious gaze, prompting a furrow of concern. She sensed something

be the most talkative, but he hardly engages in

glimmer of hope. “You’re

much worry for your parents over this small issue?” Megan

parents even urged me to end

the thought of facing

let’s go shopping. Doll yourself up more and Bryan every day. He

her out of the room. If she could help Vivian regain her spirits and persuade her