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Chapter 189

Chapter 189:

After Kian ended the call, Zola’s gentle voice still echoed in his mind. Kian’s eyes reflected a yearning. Although Zola had been overseas for years and they hadn’t seen each other in person for a long time, they had kept in touch.

Regardless of the time difference, they often engaged in long conversations at night. Kian believed this meant something, though he preferred not to say anything about it for now. He unlocked his phone and looked at the old photo of himself and Zola together, a subtle smile playing on his lips.

After a while, as if recalling something important, he dialed Benjamin. “How’s the investigation on Eileen going? I want all the details,” he said. Even late at night, Benjamin was always attentive when Kian called. He replied, “Mr. Warren, I’ll have a comprehensive report on Eileen delivered to your house by morning.”

“Good,” Kian said with satisfaction. “You were college classmates with Eileen, right?” Kian didn’t bring up the fact that he had learned about Benjamin meeting Eileen in Wist Land, feeling the timing wasn’t right.

Benjamin responded without hesitation, “Yes.”

“Then, if I request actions that might hurt her, can you comply?” Kian asked. Kian’s question sounded casual, but Benjamin knew that a wrong answer could lead to severe consequences.

Benjamin replied, “Although it will be difficult, I understand the importance of weighing the pros and cons. So rest assured, Mr. Warren.”

Kian’s laughter on the other end of the line was unsettling; it made Benjamin break into a cold sweat. After hanging up, Benjamin pressed his lips together tightly, contemplating the current situation. He had always understood the necessity of weighing the pros and cons, but this time… Eileen had really put him in a tough spot.

As the year drew to a close, Wist Land’s temperature plummeted to its lowest point. Yet, Eileen felt warmer than she had in the previous year. Perhaps it was because Bryan always lay beside her as she slept and woke. In the days before their departure from Onaland, they had spent time together like this. But now, it felt different; Bryan tended to her with great care. Within days of being with him, she had gained weight, a feat neither Bailee nor Phoebe had achieved in a year.

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Everything went as usual except that Eileen couldn’t make it to the educational institution on time in the morning. With the approaching final exams in Adalina’s school, Eileen prepared her tutoring sessions for Milford and Adalina with great effort. She even went ahead and pre-recorded several online lessons, storing them in case they were needed. Bryan’s project progressed smoothly. Occasionally, he was too occupied to pick up Eileen, so he would send Raymond instead.

As time passed, Eileen and Raymond became quite familiar with each other. One morning, around nine o’clock, Eileen was still asleep when her phone rang loudly, prompting a frown from Bryan. Bryan reached for Eileen’s phone and answered it. “Ms. Curtis, one of the parents of your online course students contacted us. They mentioned that their child will be studying intensively before the school year ends and asked if you could provide a week’s worth of prerecorded lessons.”

have Eileen call you back shortly.” Realizing the current situation, the

murmured. Bryan leaned down, his lips brushing softly against her cheek. He

who had called her. It was June Boyer, an experienced teacher with two children. June, understanding the inconvenience of early morning calls, decided to message Eileen instead. She recounted the situation once more, emphasizing the urgency of the student needing the pre-recorded lessons within the next half-hour before heading to school. However, the recorded lessons were stored

June to forward the lessons instead. After addressing a few queries from Milford and Adalina in their group chat, Eileen finally took a moment to rest. She had been really busy recently. With her back turned to Bryan, her long, wavy hair sprawled across the bed, accentuating her slender waist. Still nestled against Bryan’s arm, she felt his fingers gently playing with

to eat for breakfast?” Bryan asked. “Anything that’s filling,” Eileen replied without looking back, feeling

an eye, Bryan snatched her phone and pulled her

I might need to head back to Onaland for Christmas Eve,” he whispered into her ear, a

for that? She shifted slightly, feeling a twinge of reluctance herself, and replied, “Then go. Just make sure you come

grandmother isn’t doing well.” Bryan’s explanation shed light on his sudden need to leave. Without a valid reason,

“Is it serious? You should head

to tie up some loose ends with my project here before I go,” Bryan said,

be gone for ten days.” With twenty days left until Christmas Eve, Eileen realized Bryan wouldn’t be by her side for almost a month.

Bryan to stay wasn’t feasible. And Bryan couldn’t take her to Onaland, since

return and your mother’s health improves, I’ll take you back with me.” Eileen understood

thinking about the fact that she still hadn’t told Bryan that she was his ex-wife,

apart for a while, Eileen lingered in bed with Bryan a bit longer. Then, while Bryan prepared breakfast, she attended to some

finished preparing breakfast. He looked good in his black shirt and trousers, despite the mismatch with the kitchen ambiance—a sight that had become familiar to Eileen. Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece, Bryan was dealing with some

he gestured towards her seat. Eileen took her place at the table.

the dishes, gathered her work things, and exchanged a fleeting glance with Bryan before heading out. Both Bryan and Eileen

lessons, aiming for a tranquil holiday season. Bryan’s departure was scheduled for Monday, and over

Milford were in attendance, fostering a somewhat harmonious atmosphere. This marked Eileen’s first

the kitchen. Despite Zola’s more approachable demeanor with

with you later.” Confused, Eileen pondered what Zola