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.

off his cigarette. After a pause, he replied, “You know your place in the Dawson family. No one will care about your

to her core. It took all her strength to keep her composure. “I’ve heard he asked you 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.

replied curtly.

“Your mother’s been calling, urging me to return to Onaland. What’s your plan? You’ve only severed ties with your father; you can’t stay here forever. Your grandmother is still waiting for your

eyes remained cold. “I’ll handle the matter myself.

his tall figure stride into the living room to stand by Eileen’s side. The

but she had

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 pocket of her bag as if it

in a

Bryan’s voice carried a soothing clarity, the faint smell

turning away and climbing into her car. “She’s gone now. She won’t be poking her nose into your affairs anymore. But she’s still your sister…”

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

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 twice, only to be caught red-handed, resulting in a stern

made the house

is

but hesitated upon realizing it was all their savings. “Why give me all the

even cover the cost of another house for us. Just take the card. Oh, and of the nursing assistants

Bailee clutched the card tightly. “I reckon the nursing assistant

arrange for Rosa to come here tomorrow. Now, you go keep Mom company. She wasn’t

evening. Bailee’s flight was scheduled for eight tomorrow morning, which

him she wouldn’t be coming home tonight. She then joined Bailee in Ruby’s

with three people sharing it, and Ruby held one hand of each of them. Although she lacked 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 passage of years until sleep wove its gentle

from the warmth of the covers to prepare for the day ahead. After

innocent and naive. But looking at Bailee now, she realized that her friend had shed that guise for the mantle of a responsible young woman. Bailee was now twenty-five, a picture of maturity in a light gray windbreaker, T-shirt, and

bidding farewell to Bailee at the airport, Eileen headed straight for the education agency. Her schedule became busier; evenings were reserved for tutoring Adalina and Milford, and she also needed to check on Ruby every night. The hired

On Friday, Eileen decided to tutor Adalina and Milford early to spend more time with Bryan afterward. However, before she could dive into her afternoon tasks at work,

alarm, dashed up the stairs,

she abandoned her work and

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

him loomed a group of followers, their eyes

how may I assist you?” Eileen inquired politely, careful to keep her distance