Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 218

Chapter 218:

“Have you forgotten about our investment in you? You think you can just freeload here?” Eileen replied.

She didn’t answer Milford’s question directly; instead, she chose to approach him from another angle. Milford, with his boyish face scrunched into a frown, stared at her for a long moment, clearly puzzled.

“I’m not familiar with your sister,” Eileen continued. “I don’t have to do this for her, and I won’t take care of a freeloader. You need to deliver on what you promised me. Your credibility is lacking, so you need to put your promise in writing.”

Milford’s eyes widened in surprise. He jumped off the couch and approached her anxiously. “I’m a man of my word! If you don’t believe me, ask around. Everyone knows I keep my promises!”

Eileen crossed her arms and turned to retrieve a pen and paper from her bag. “I only trust what’s in writing. Write it down now.”

She placed the pen and paper on the table, gesturing for Milford to come over. She dictated what to write word by word, and Milford complied.

Outside the French windows, Zola and Bryan stood in the yard. Bryan’s eyes were cold as he said, “I thought you, of all people, would understand what it’s like to be a foster child. Milford’s still a kid. Why would you say something so hurtful to him?”

Zola’s face flushed with indignation. “But I’m telling him the truth!”

Bryan’s gaze hardened. “What truth? What’s your relationship with me? Do you think you have any claim over me?”

Zola’s mouth fell open in shock. “You and I have lived together for years!”

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“Yeah, we’ve lived together for years. What of it? There’s no real relationship between you and me!” Bryan’s tone was sharp.

Zola was struck silent.

Bryan took a deep breath, pulling a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it. He took a deep drag, trying to dispel the irritation gnawing at him. Milford’s look of shock and despair just moments ago stirred emotions in Bryan that he had buried for years.

“Whether you were pushy or disappointed in him, you hurt him deeply. Don’t ever say such hurtful things to him again. If you can convince him to go back with you, then do it. But don’t just come here to lecture him,” Bryan stated firmly.

A gentle breeze blew on the early summer evening, but Bryan’s words cut through Zola like a cold knife.

“I’m worried that if I take him back to Onaland in the future… he’ll only bring me trouble, making it even harder for me to stay in the Dawson family,” Zola admitted, her voice breaking as a tear slipped down her cheek.

replied, “You know your place in the Dawson family. No one will care about your brother’s character. Besides, Milford isn’t

to invest in him just to have an excuse to stay here. If that’s his choice, I’ll respect it. But I will still cover his expenses. You don’t have to tell him. I won’t interfere in his affairs

Bryan replied curtly.

You’ve only severed ties with your father; you can’t stay here forever. Your grandmother is still waiting

cold. “I’ll handle the matter myself. Go back

room to stand by Eileen’s side. The indifference and impatience he had shown her moments ago vanished instantly when he was with Eileen. His eyes

had known Bryan for years, but she had

room, Eileen gently urged Milford to finish writing the note and press his fingerprint. “All right,” she said, folding the paper and tucking it carefully into the inner

return, Milford asked in a low

a soothing clarity,

to catch Zola turning away and climbing into her car. “She’s gone now. She won’t be poking her nose into your affairs anymore. But

him with a better attitude, without that condescending air, maybe he wouldn’t have harbored such resentment

his studies, and his weekend schedule was packed. Since he couldn’t play games on his phone, he had secretly played games on Eileen’s computer

having Milford around made the house feel more alive in Eileen’s

this is our entire savings. Use it

all their savings. “Why give me all the money? Just give

into it. “I’m thinking, if our agency thrives in Onaland, I might invest in a few stores to expand our reach. This won’t even cover the cost

card tightly. “I reckon the nursing assistant

tell Dr. Potter to arrange for Rosa to come here tomorrow. Now, you go keep Mom company. She wasn’t keen on seeing you leave; she was in tears just now.” Eileen

the day’s hustle settled, the clock chimed nine in the evening. Bailee’s flight was scheduled for eight tomorrow morning, which meant Eileen needed to wake up

be coming home

much strength, Bailee and Eileen gripped her hands tightly. Memories danced in the dim light as they reminisced about childhood escapades, college adventures, and the

the covers to prepare for the day ahead. After freshening up and getting dressed, she had breakfast before driving Bailee to the

friend had shed that guise for the mantle of a responsible young woman. Bailee was now twenty-five,

Milford, and she also needed to check on Ruby every night. The hired nursing assistant, Rosa Patel, ensured Ruby’s well-being,

to tutor Adalina and Milford early to spend more time with Bryan afterward. However, before she could dive into her afternoon tasks

stairs, her voice trembling. “Ms.

as she abandoned her work and

his lips. His floral shirt hung open, revealing a tank top beneath. Around his neck gleamed a gold necklace, and on one of his fingers glinted a gold

loomed a group of followers, their eyes menacing as

may I assist you?” Eileen inquired politely, careful