Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 125

Chapter 125:

The man stood before Eileen, wrapped minimally in a bath towel tied around his waist, moisture still clinging to his freshly washed hair.

The sight of his immaculate, familiar back sent a chill running through Eileen and momentarily robbed her of breath.

The familiar aroma of pine filled her senses as she looked at the man’s back.

Her legs failed her, rendering her motionless.

Suddenly, a youthful voice, likely belonging to a teenager, questioned her presence.

“What are you doing here?”

Regaining her composure, Eileen turned to see Milford at the door of the room, brandishing a toy gun.

“My apologies for the interruption,” Eileen quickly explained, while the man inside paid her no heed.

The man looked remarkably like Bryan. Could Bryan actually be in Wist Land?

After composing herself, Eileen said to Milford, “You’re the one who directed me to the first room on the left on the second floor? This isn’t your room at all.”

Milford spun around and headed up to the third floor, saying, “I didn’t tell you that. The mistake was yours for entering the wrong room.”

When the educational agency had introduced Milford, his reluctant expression had been unmistakable.

Given his evident reluctance, Eileen was not surprised he would lie to her, so she didn’t say anything and followed him quietly to the third floor.

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Milford led the way into the first room on the left side of the third floor, with Eileen trailing behind.

Stepping inside, Eileen was immediately struck by the disarray of a bedroom in use: an unmade bed, toys and video game consoles scattered everywhere, and a pile of tattered books relegated to a corner.

“Stay there; don’t come inside,” Milford said, settling onto the sofa and casually starting a game on his iPad.

Eileen, standing in the doorway, recognized the game’s distinct sound—it was unmistakably the one developed by Huey.

As she stood at the doorway, she asked, “Is this your study room?”

“It’s the one next door,” Milford responded, his attention fixed on the game, not bothering to look up.

Eileen moved to the neighboring room, discovering a large study filled with an eclectic mix of literature.

The shelves were crammed with novels and various books on gaming and sports, none particularly scholarly.

The few textbooks in sight were in poor condition, tossed carelessly into the trash bin.

Eileen sighed before returning to Milford’s bedroom.

“Do you even plan on continuing your education?” she asked.

a year ago,” Milford

adorned his ears, Eileen realized he was far removed from the norms

as game characters performed actions on the

man Eileen had encountered downstairs crossed her mind—surely, he was Milford’s father. Though he appeared young, it wasn’t uncommon for

man, but the awkwardness of their earlier meeting

to her frustration was the fact that, although he was aware of her

received the payment and the contract, so you’ll need to work with me. Next time, I’ll bring

the key points from the third-grade curriculum. Take some time to go through

Milford’s game character met an

impatiently. “Just leave them

wealthy

feel, I’ll take these back. I’ve already been paid for my services, so whether you choose to benefit from them is up to you. There’s no loss to me,” Eileen responded, packing up the

Milford threw his iPad down and glared at her defiantly. “I’m not studying! So you need to

provide knowledge, not refunds. I don’t return payments,”

smile, she collected her

this time had been in vain,

for someone of his wealth

closed door of the room the man

window on the second floor, she thought she

her drive home, Eileen asked Denzel

“Milford used to be in the same class as my daughter. His parents died a few years ago. He dropped out last year and now lives with his sister. He’s known for causing trouble. It’s doubtful how much you can change him, but his family asked specifically for you. I had to

was

him. I truly appreciate you connecting

with his sister’s friend who’s looking after him. My daughter said Milford used to be quite a good student. It’s unfortunate how things have turned out.” Denzel then shared a contact

much, Mr. Vance,” Eileen said as she

call and made

the young man she had seen on the second

sessions, and Eileen realized she might

to discuss this

was already pulling into

session supposed

shoes, Eileen responded, “It didn’t work out. Milford wasn’t cooperative, and his parents are absent. I

Bailee asked,

need to make anything for me. I’m going to try

her bag by the door and headed

showed a hint of displeasure. “This drama

study, Eileen dialed the number, and

are you the current guardian of

He looked at Bryan through the window,

to talk about Milford’s study,” Eileen stated. “Is this a good

his phone to speaker and exchanged looks with

sharp glance, one that was enough to leave him

moment, Raymond, understanding Bryan’s silent message, said, “Well, Milford is the younger brother of my boss’s

remained silent, Raymond didn’t dare

your boss come to the phone?” Eileen