Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 147

Chapter 147:

“What do you mean?” Denzel shook his head, a puzzled frown on his face. “But I do feel like something is off.”

“It’s Mr. Dawson. Will he let someone he barely knows give him a ride home?” Ryann said. “And I’m betting Dawson is at tonight’s dinner for Ms. Curtis. Those two have a rather unique relationship!”

Denzel paused, uncertainty clouding his features, then asked, “Why’s that?”

“Didn’t you notice how Mr. Dawson took his eyes off Ms. Curtis? It was like he was glued to her,” Ryann said as she ushered Denzel inside.

Denzel took the towel offered by a servant and gently dried Ryann’s face. “What are you getting at?”

“I bet it was Ms. Curtis who left that mark on Mr. Dawson’s wrist!” Ryann’s tone grew impatient yet explanatory. “Ms. Curtis is Mr. Dawson’s woman, Denzel. Don’t try to get close to her.”

“So, sending that invite wasn’t a mix-up? You meant to bring Mr. Dawson and Ms. Curtis together tonight?” Denzel’s voice carried a hint of realization.

Ryann nodded, her impatience evident as she reiterated her point to Denzel, who finally seemed to grasp the full picture.

The soft patter of misty rain drummed against the car windows. There was only silence inside the car.

Eileen drove as quickly as she could, eager to get Bryan and Milford home.

Upon reaching the gates of the villa, she opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted as Milford flung open the car door and dashed out. Her eyes widened in surprise, following Milford’s retreat. Then, she turned to look at Bryan, who remained seated beside her.

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Eileen started to say something, then turned to watch Milford.

Milford hurried to the door, leaving her alone in the car with Bryan.

Eileen wondered why Bryan hadn’t exited the car yet.

She stole a glance at him, then quickly averted her eyes.

“Mr. Dawson, we’ve arrived,” she said.

“So? Are you trying to avoid me or something?” Bryan turned and leaned casually against the door, adjusting his posture to face her.

Eileen offered an awkward smile and shook her head.

“Of course not, I just—”

“That’s good. Because avoiding me isn’t an option,” Bryan interjected, smirking as he adjusted his tie.

Yet, he made no move to leave the car.

Eileen had been waiting for a long time, and yet Bryan remained seated in the car. “It’s still drizzling. There’s an umbrella in the trunk. I’ll grab it for you,” she eventually said.

It seemed worthwhile to hand him the umbrella and send him on his way.

“You’re lying,” Bryan countered abruptly.

At his words, Eileen stopped her move to unbuckle her seatbelt.

She turned to face him and retorted, “I’m not lying. I did this for your sake; I wanted to give you the umbrella because I didn’t want you to get soaked, Mr. Dawson.”

hand me your umbrella, perhaps hoping I’d

a pack of tissues and threw it at him. “You’re shameless! I’m not going to hand you the umbrella! You might

whatever she could lay her hands on at him, but he was already stepping out of the car, moving so swiftly that everything she threw only struck the car

momentarily before dimming, the rain

radiated sheer arrogance. Eileen could imagine the smug smile plastered

The rain was pouring by the time she got home. Coming from the driver’s seat to the back, she popped the trunk open and

had lingered at the Vance family’s place longer than

she noticed her phone was flooded with missed calls. Some were from Phoebe,

texts telling her that he was at the coffee shop near the education agency, waiting for

that if she didn’t go see him, he

finally reached her, Phoebe’s voice

going on? Where are you?” Eileen didn’t beat

early, okay? Bye…” Phoebe rushed through her words and

several

message from Phoebe arrived: “Don’t worry; I’m fine.

Phoebe was telling her that

rarely ventured outside, and Eileen was confident that Phoebe

texted Phoebe, telling her that she would alert the police if she didn’t hear from her by morning. Then, she opened

five hours ago, but after some thought, she decided to

probably left the coffee

rain started pouring down

soon as Eileen lay in bed, weariness swept over her, and

it off and checked her phone,

that she was okay and mentioned she had some matters to handle

knew it wasn’t her place to pry into Phoebe’s private matters. She simply cautioned Phoebe

up, refreshed herself, and

gathered around the entrance. She hastily parked her car, exited, and approached the

“Is he—?”

breathing. I think he needs

it’s time to call

the crowd recognized Eileen and cleared a path for her. “Curtis, look! Someone’s collapsed at the gate of

on the ground, soaked to

lips had lost all color, and his eyes were

hurried over, setting her bag

at the crowd and called out, “Could someone please dial

within ten minutes. Eileen accompanied Emmett to the

cold and fever. Looks like he

a loss for words.

family?” the doctor asked. “We need to do a comprehensive check-up. If you agree, please

shook her head. “I’m not his

inform his relatives

Then, the doctor left.

footsteps resonated through the hallway. Occasionally, nurses or other patients’ family members hurried past

mother’s WhatsApp on her phone and decided

she quickly discovered she had been removed as

the fees first, or we can’t even start the basic tests.” A nurse approached Eileen and spoke, presenting

Eileen pocketed her phone and proceeded to pay for Emmett’s

Emmett had regained consciousness but was refusing a

the ward, Eileen saw Emmett trying to rise from his

She gestured to Eileen and added, “Can

sight of Eileen, he