Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 200

Chapter 200:

In the picture, Eileen was dressed in light-pink casual attire, her long hair elegantly pinned up. Her refined features and bright smile made Bryan’s heart flutter.

Eileen paused for a moment, then reached for her phone to review her recent chat history with Bryan. He had a routine of texting her every day—three times during the day and once late at night. His messages were concise, typically inquiring whether she had eaten or alerting her to the changing weather in Wist Land.

Eileen’s responses were equally succinct. She replied to every message, though her answers often amounted to a simple “Okay.” The last message she had received from Bryan had come that morning; he hadn’t messaged at noon, and now it was already eight on Christmas Eve.

Images of Bryan looking lonely flashed through Eileen’s mind, weighing heavily on her heart. Pressing her lips together, she stood up.

“You can all continue without me. I need to step away for a call.” She gestured to her chair, offering it to Raymond. “Take over in the card game for me. Whatever happens, win or lose, it’s on me. Play boldly.”

By the French window, Eileen watched as fireworks burst in the sky, their myriad colors illuminating the night. She initiated a video call to Bryan, and he answered almost immediately.

He appeared to be walking; the backdrop of his home setting was visible. In the background, Eileen occasionally caught snippets of Stella and Zola talking. Their voices dwindled into silence as Bryan ascended the stairs, the lighting accentuating the contours of his face, making them appear more defined than usual.

After entering the room and shutting the door, he said, “Seems like your conscience is weighing on you, doesn’t it?”

Bryan’s messages to Eileen were often filled with unspoken affection, yet her terse replies left him feeling let down time and again. He considered that Eileen’s excitement about Ruby’s discharge from the hospital might be distracting her. He understood this but resolved that his patience would last only a day.

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“Not at all,” Eileen responded, her hands resting on the handrail. “You’ve stolen my heart. Until you return it, finding my conscience seems an impossible task.”

Bryan froze for a moment, then his lips slowly curved into a smile. “I had no idea you were such a skilled flirt.” It was a rare moment to hear such sweet nothings from her, far removed from their usual talk. Although Bryan could see Eileen’s cheeks flush a deep red, he chose not to mention it.

“Planning to stay up late tonight?” Eileen shifted the conversation away from sweetness, something she wasn’t comfortable with. She had missed him earlier, prompting her affectionate words. She also wanted to make up for not being attentive throughout the day.

“We don’t usually do that here. But if you’re staying up, I’ll join you,” Bryan replied. He flicked on the light and positioned himself in front of the French window, his gaze drifting to the fireworks illuminating the sky.

in early tonight. Here, it’s a tradition to stay up on Christmas Eve. Phoebe, Raymond, and Milford are all here—it’s quite the festive evening,” Eileen said. This Christmas held significant meaning for her. She had officially become Bryan’s girlfriend, and Ruby had been discharged from the hospital. Her home was bustling with people celebrating, and her face brightened with a

in her clear eyes as she playfully pouted, leaving Bryan momentarily breathless.

for all future Christmases, Eileen. Have you thought about coming back to Onaland?” The project in Wist Land was temporary. Given that Stella was

heart of the South. My education agency could really thrive if it expands into the surrounding cities. And for northern expansion, Onaland is strategically well-placed.” Once they overcame the current challenges, her agency was poised to gain recognition through a free marketing boost. This exposure would likely increase the visibility and appeal of her programs. It

to establish and expand her agency in the city successfully. Nevertheless, Bryan had faith in her

Onaland for quite some time. This thought had solidified after she noticed Bailee still kept in contact with Huey. Both Bailee and Huey were quite young, with Huey placing a high value on his pride. He was unlikely to declare his feelings without someone’s encouragement. Bailee had been visibly saddened and disheartened

was in learning whether Eileen intended to move back to

to Bryan for a while, Eileen heard Milford urging her to return to their card game. Raymond was inexperienced at the game, and Milford, who partnered

told Eileen as he settled into

pocket and returned to the living room to rejoin the card game. As the clock neared eleven in the evening, Ruby appeared tired.

device on Ruby’s wrist. Whenever Ruby pressed the button, its ring would alert them. After

from her pocket. By chance, Bryan

familiar voice. After that, everyone

message from Huey sent at midnight. “Merry Christmas. Wishing

disconnecting early in the morning. With no other relatives in Wist Land, Eileen had no obligations during Christmas, so she and the others spent three relaxing days

classmate reunion and asked if Milford wanted to attend. Milford sought

go, right?” Eileen

surface. “Adalina insists I come along. They’re meeting in a club, and it’s not safe for her to

go ahead. I’ll organize a get-together with my colleagues at the

had planned a dinner with some colleagues to address the ongoing online scandal, so relocating the meeting to the club felt like

his room to respond

door, she was greeted by a crowd of youthful faces. Inside, over twenty teenagers, aged around sixteen to seventeen, welcomed Milford enthusiastically

room reserved for her colleagues. Shortly after, her colleagues began to arrive, though a few had made excuses

here because we trust you. Obviously, you didn’t plagiarize. But why haven’t you taken steps to quell the

our students have been bombarding us on WhatsApp over the break. You should see the agitation in

seems you were still in the mood to visit your boyfriend,” someone else added, their tone carrying a hint of