Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 164

Chapter 164:

In the quiet garden, Arthur’s voice, though not loud, cut through the stillness like a sharp blade, catching everyone’s attention instantly.

Bryan’s gaze darkened as he took a cigarette from his pocket. He walked to the roadside to smoke. Raymond hesitated, unsure whether to follow Bryan or talk to Eileen. Eileen ended the call and approached the trio.

“Are you leaving the hospital?” she asked Raymond.

“Yes.” Raymond nodded with a smile, then turned to glance at Bryan. Bryan stood under the streetlight, a solitary figure enveloped in smoke. His silence was deafening, his gaze fixed elsewhere.

“You can hurry back now; it’s late,” Eileen said, her heart sinking as she glanced at Bryan. It was just a glance, but his image etched itself into her mind. After thinking for a while, Raymond decided to leave. “Ms. Curtis, you should go back and rest, too,” he said.

Milford chimed in, “Don’t linger outside at this hour, especially dressed like that.” With that, they departed, leaving Eileen alone with Bryan. Bryan remained motionless, a half-smoked cigarette in his hand.

Eileen wondered whether Bryan wanted to finish his cigarette before leaving or if he had something to say to her. She didn’t leave either, her hands clutching her cell phone, her fingertips pale. As she contemplated speaking, the ringing of her phone interrupted her thoughts—a video call from Arthur. She frowned and declined the call.

However, Arthur persisted, calling again.

“What’s wrong?” Bryan crushed the cigarette butt against the tray of a nearby dustbin, his gaze meeting Eileen’s with a quizzical tilt of his head. “Are you avoiding the call because I’m here?”

“Of course not,” Eileen quickly denied it. She hadn’t planned to answer Arthur’s call regardless. She hadn’t agreed to answer Arthur’s video call, after all.

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Observing the sardonic twist of Bryan’s lips, Eileen suddenly understood something. Bryan flicked the almost spent cigarette into the trash, hands sliding into his pockets as he turned and walked away. After a long while, Eileen took a deep breath and made her way back to the ward.

Arthur bombarded her with more messages, questioning her why she had dismissed his video calls. Eileen brushed him off, citing her family’s sleep as an excuse. Then, she asked him about the identity of the person who had been impersonating her. Arthur proposed to visit her at the education agency on Monday to discuss it further.

her; he didn’t intend to tell her directly. But since Arthur chose

strolling towards the intersection, a sudden realization dawning upon her. Her luggage was still at Bryan’s place,

from that night, Eileen felt a knot of uncertainty tighten in her chest. She couldn’t fathom how she would broach the

home late. Left with no other choice, Eileen decided

she dressed in a pair of loose jeans, a crisp white shirt, and a beige windbreaker. Her hair was tied back in a ponytail, a few strands cascading over her shoulders. Opting for a natural look, devoid of any makeup, she exuded an aura of youth. But her eyes betrayed a hint of unreadable emotion,

several colleagues at the door. With a smile, she made her

Glancing out the window, she spotted his car, recognizing him as the

Blake,” she greeted, bending down

the

coldly, “You can just tell me that person’s name. No need for me

and mistook that person for you. I played dirty, and for that, I apologize.

couldn’t be forced. He thrust the car keys towards Eileen and said, “Take them. I’m not kidnapping you or anything. I just need a

seat. As soon as she got into the car, a suffocating cloud of perfume assaulted

the window, pulled out his phone, opened WhatsApp, and dialed Danielle for a voice call. A few seconds later, the call connected, and Danielle was clearly speaking in a hushed tone.

BMW. Just go out and get it,” Arthur replied. Upon hearing that, Danielle’s voice brimmed with excitement. She promised to head out immediately before

moment, Eileen’s mind settled on a particular individual. A few minutes later, Danielle emerged from the education agency. Spotting the

smile, “Hi, Arthur told me to—” But she stopped abruptly as she caught sight of

you finish your sentence? Feeling guilty now?” Arthur exclaimed, his hand reaching for the door, ready to get out. Reacting on instinct, Danielle turned on her heel and dashed back into the education agency, her high heels clicking against the pavement in a comically awkward

Arthur resigned himself to the situation. “The first time I came here to see you, she claimed to know you

somber. Danielle’s flirtation with Arthur was of no concern to Eileen. But now, Danielle had created a significant

handle, only to find it locked. Turning her gaze to

Arthur said, turning to face Eileen directly. “Do you know who told me about your job here?” Given Arthur’s influence, it wouldn’t have been challenging for him to uncover

frowned slightly, releasing her grip on the car door. “Mr. Blake, if you have something to say, spit it out. No need

you. Seems she believes you’re influencing her son