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.

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

“I wish you were here.” Regret shimmered in her clear eyes as she playfully

be by your side for all future Christmases, Eileen. Have you thought about coming back to Onaland?” The project in Wist Land was

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

to establish and expand her agency in the city successfully. Nevertheless, Bryan had faith in her abilities. Preparing for such a move would require considerable time, but Eileen’s

had been contemplating a return to 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

career, but Eileen understood his real concern. His primary interest was in learning whether Eileen intended to move back to Onaland since he was bound to stay there. At times, he would casually inquire if Bailee

Raymond

as he settled into

in the evening, Ruby appeared

Whenever Ruby pressed the button, its ring would alert them. After Ruby

phone from her pocket. By chance, Bryan was also looking at her through the screen just as the clock struck midnight. He softly

smile, her heart warming at his familiar voice.

message from Huey sent at midnight.

depleted, disconnecting early in the morning. With no other relatives in Wist Land, Eileen had no obligations during Christmas, so she and the

and asked if Milford wanted to attend. Milford

to go, right?” Eileen asked,

come along. They’re meeting in a

organize a get-together with my colleagues at the same club.

him going by himself. Earlier, she had planned a dinner with some colleagues to address the ongoing online scandal,

Milford hurried back to his room

the door, she was greeted by a crowd of youthful faces. Inside, over

colleagues. Shortly after, her colleagues began to

we’re here because we trust you. Obviously, you didn’t plagiarize. But why haven’t you taken steps to quell the rumors? We just can’t wrap our heads around it,” a seasoned

break. You should see the agitation in the parents’ group chat.

in the mood to visit your boyfriend,” someone else added, their tone carrying a hint of disapproval, suggesting that Eileen should have kept them