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.”

yet you want to hand me your umbrella, perhaps hoping I’d have to return

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

was already stepping out of the

his tall form momentarily before dimming,

his posture radiated sheer arrogance. Eileen

by the time she got home. Coming from

Vance family’s place longer than intended, and, to be courteous, had silenced her

with missed calls. Some were from Phoebe, and others were from numbers she

that he was at the coffee shop near

didn’t go see him,

finally reached her,

Where are you?” Eileen didn’t beat around

to get some rest early, okay? Bye…” Phoebe rushed through her words and ended the

tried calling back several times, but

arrived: “Don’t worry; I’m fine. I was just bitten

Phoebe was telling her

Land, Phoebe had rarely ventured outside, and Eileen was confident that Phoebe

police if she didn’t hear from her by

from Emmett five hours ago, but after some thought,

Emmett had probably left the coffee shop

rain started pouring down

bed, weariness swept

the alarm sounded, she shut it off and checked her phone, discovering two new messages from

was okay and mentioned she had some matters to handle over the next

place to pry into Phoebe’s private matters. She simply

up, refreshed herself, and headed directly

she noticed a crowd gathered around the entrance. She hastily

“Is he—?”

he’s still breathing. I think

time to call

for her. “Curtis, look!

the ground, soaked to the skin and looking ghostly

had lost all color, and his eyes were shut

hurried over, setting her bag

gently tapping Emmett’s cheek twice, Eileen looked up at the crowd and called out, “Could

arrived within ten minutes. Eileen accompanied Emmett

Eileen, “He’s very weak. He caught a cold and

words.

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

head. “I’m not his

his relatives immediately!”

Then, the doctor left.

the hallway. Occasionally, nurses or other patients’ family

on her phone and decided

discovered she had been removed

fees first, or we can’t even start the basic tests.” A

proceeded to pay for Emmett’s

the doctor that Emmett had regained consciousness but was refusing a thorough check-up. They had moved him to a

to rise from his bed, the

to Eileen and added, “Can you help with your boyfriend?

as Emmett caught sight of Eileen, he fell silent and sat back on the