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.

out a year ago,” Milford answered

his dyed hair and the earrings that adorned his ears, Eileen

performed actions on the screen. He was utterly engrossed, stating flatly,

had encountered downstairs crossed her mind—surely, he was Milford’s father. Though he appeared young, it

the man, but the awkwardness of their earlier meeting

he was aware of her presence, he had made no

clearly have expectations for you to continue your education. I’ve received the payment and the contract, so you’ll need to work with me. Next time, I’ll

prepared study materials from her bag. “These are the key points from the third-grade curriculum. Take some time to go through them. I’ll return on Wednesday evening to

she offered the materials, Milford’s game character met

leave them there if you must. I’m not going to

to dealing with difficult students from wealthy families, but

benefit from them is up to you. There’s no loss to me,” Eileen responded, packing up the materials. “With what your parents are paying, the money for a month of tutoring is enough to buy three top-tier game consoles, and they’ve paid

his iPad down and glared at her defiantly. “I’m not studying! So

not refunds. I don’t return

smile, she collected her

visit this time had been in vain, she noted Milford’s keen awareness of

was strange for someone of his wealth and stature

the second floor and paused by the closed door of the room the man had been in, feeling a sense

building and got into her car. Looking up at a window on the second floor, she thought she

Eileen asked Denzel about Milford

now lives with his sister. He’s known for causing trouble. It’s doubtful how much

tone was a bit

him. I truly appreciate you connecting me with this opportunity, Mr.

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

much, Mr. Vance,” Eileen

ended the call and

the second floor was not Milford’s father but rather a friend of

Eileen realized she might need to seek help

contemplated the best approach to

could decide on her next steps, she was already pulling into her driveway. Phoebe and Bailee looked surprised to see

supposed

Milford wasn’t cooperative, and his parents are absent. I

had dinner yet?” Bailee

“I’ve eaten already. No need to make anything for me.

bag by the door and headed to the

sitting on the sofa, managed a smile, but her expression showed a hint of displeasure. “This drama

the number, and the

current guardian of Milford?” she

Raymond was caught off guard. He looked at Bryan

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

speaker and

glance, one that was enough to leave him feeling

Bryan’s silent message, said, “Well, Milford is the younger brother of my boss’s friend, and

remained silent, Raymond didn’t dare to say

perhaps have your boss come to