Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 124

Chapter 124:

It was nearly time to leave work. The corridor buzzed with doctors and nurses clad in white gowns. Eileen only caught a glimpse of a retreating figure dressed in black.

She couldn’t clearly discern if the figure was male or female. However, she thought she heard a voice that sounded much like Bryan’s. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she instinctively started to chase after the figure.

“Eileen, where are you going?” Austen called out as he stepped out of the room, his wound now dressed.

Eileen halted abruptly and regained her composure. She smiled at Austen and explained, “I thought I saw someone I knew; I must have been mistaken.”

She turned and rejoined him. Together, they discussed Ruby’s condition as they exited the hospital.

At the corridor’s end was Bryan. He leaned against the railing, on the phone with Zola.

Zola complained, “Please take care of Milford for a while. Your parents are still upset about you going to Wist Land. You left and have to handle the mess. Now you can relax while they pressure me to marry, and I can’t even get away.”

Bryan raised an eyebrow and replied, “You could just leave, like I did.”

“Well, you’re a Dawson by blood, but I’m just adopted. I can’t afford to be as reckless as you,” Zola responded, her tone resigned, knowing her limitations.

Bryan laughed upon hearing her complaints. “Didn’t you promise to always stand up for me, like a true sister would?” he asked.

With a dismissive snort, Zola replied, “I need to hang up now. There’s a lot of work waiting for me.”

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She ended the call before Bryan had the chance to respond further.

Bryan sighed deeply. Then, his gaze followed Eileen and Austen as they departed from the hospital.

He noticed that Eileen still carried herself with refined elegance—unchanged except for a slight increase in weight that softened her features and silhouette.

Bryan watched her for a moment before heading back.

Eileen’s tutoring sessions primarily took place on weeknights, with additional preparation for Saturday online classes done well in advance.

As she could manage some of her tasks at the hospital, she spent most weekdays there, accompanied by Bailee.

Upon returning to Ruby’s ward after bidding Austen farewell, Eileen observed Bailee tenderly holding Ruby’s hand and dabbing at her tears. Bailee was usually good at concealing her sadness in Eileen’s presence.

Eileen held back from entering until Bailee had regained her composure.

As soon as Eileen appeared, Bailee quickly dried her tears and averted her gaze, asking, “What did Dr. Potter say?”

Eileen chose to ignore the obvious signs of Bailee’s distress as she answered, “We’re still waiting for one indicator to meet the standard, but it is nearly there.”

After preparing another bed in the room for Bailee, Eileen settled down on the sofa to sleep.

night. The ward lights were off, and the glow of neon lights from outside filtered

with a

together—one clearly masculine and

sent a simple “hello” as

reply came quickly.

paused, unsure if it was Milford himself

a brief hesitation, she saved

“The first tutoring session is scheduled for

after, she received a reply with an address in a villa community in the

the area and knew it

“Got it,” she replied.

her schedule, she sent another message. “You can share details about recent academic progress before we meet. This way, we can discuss it during our

an hour

discourteous, but Eileen wasn’t taken aback, remembering Milford’s demeanor from

on her face. Eileen noticed Bailee’s lips pursed in a

Huey, though he always initiated their conversations. There had been several instances where Huey wanted to visit while passing through Land, but Bailee consistently declined to

had inquired of Bailee about why she was avoiding Huey, but

tube in her mouth. Ruby’s hair was slowly growing back, making her appear merely asleep. Yet, it was still uncertain

income, more than sufficient to cover

hospital to drive home. Upon arriving, they found that Phoebe had prepared a dinner consisting of four courses plus soup. Bailee, surprised, exclaimed, “I had no idea the noble Miss Burton could

stepping out of the kitchen dressed

to Wist Land shortly after Eileen, having shared that Vivian

Burton family’s efforts to gain favor with the

Phoebe left Onaland for good, invested in Eileen’s educational business, and settled into a relaxed role as a

dinner, didn’t see eye to eye and often

her meal as Bailee and Phoebe

continue to quarrel, I’ll end up eating all the food myself. I need to

Bailee and Phoebe reluctantly sit down to eat, casting

for dinner tomorrow night,” she said. “I’m tutoring Denzel’s

“Milford?”

name, Phoebe paused her meal and inquired, “Is

Eileen replied, “Yes, his relatives specifically sought me out for tutoring. It starts tomorrow. He seems like

from

a slight smile as she continued eating. She plated a piece

you mean?” Bailee

soon enough,”

agency. Alongside them worked many professional educators, responsible for various classes and students,

but also handled promotional activities

videos for online courses and personally tutored several primary and high school

tutoring session for

“My daughter just told me she

to hear. It’s crucial that she understands the material well. She has a solid foundation, and with half a year left before her middle school ends, I’m confident

she slipped on her shoes