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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.”

responding in a low voice, “I’ll have Eileen call you back shortly.” Realizing

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

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.

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 asked. “Anything that’s filling,” Eileen replied without

snatched her phone and pulled her into

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

dawned on her—it was Christmas Eve. Who wouldn’t want to be home for that? She

family called. They mentioned my grandmother isn’t doing well.” Bryan’s explanation shed light on his sudden need to leave. Without a valid reason, he wouldn’t have considered going

serious? You should head back

some loose ends with my project here before I go,” Bryan

I’ll be gone for ten days.” With twenty days left until Christmas Eve, Eileen realized Bryan wouldn’t be by

this situation, asking Bryan to stay wasn’t feasible. And Bryan couldn’t take her to Onaland, since Ruby was still

matters to attend to back home. Once I return and your mother’s health improves, I’ll take you back with me.” Eileen understood the significance of returning

she still hadn’t told Bryan that she was his ex-wife, her heart skipped a

Bryan a bit longer. Then, while Bryan prepared breakfast,

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

her place

with Bryan before heading

season. Bryan’s departure was scheduled for Monday, and over the preceding weekend evening, Zola

and Milford were in attendance, fostering a somewhat harmonious atmosphere. This marked

witnessing Zola’s busyness in the kitchen. Despite

a seat first. I have something to discuss with you later.” Confused, Eileen pondered what Zola could possibly want to talk