Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 227

Chapter 227:

“I’m here to say goodbye,” Zola replied with a smile.

Eileen paused for a moment, then put away her phone to look at Zola. “Where are you headed, Miss Murray?”

Raising an eyebrow, Zola spoke with a hint of resignation in her voice, “Back to Onaland. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson have been calling me recently, asking me to return. There’s too much piling up at the office; I can’t linger here any longer.”

“That’s probably for the best,” Bryan said, his tone indifferent. He showed no reluctance and made no attempt to persuade Zola to stay.

“Exactly. I’m not going to stick around and be a third wheel while you two flaunt your love every day. It’s about time I found a boyfriend of my own.” Zola laughed softly, covering her mouth with her hand, her demeanor still elegant. “I’ll be sure to speak well of you both to Mr. and Mrs. Dawson.”

Bryan furrowed his brow at Zola’s words. “There’s no need for that. I can manage my own affairs,” he stated flatly.

“But it would be great if they agree to let you two be together,” Zola replied, undeterred by his cold response. “Don’t worry; I’ll bring it up casually. If they’re against it, I won’t push. After all, I know my place in the Dawson family.”

Though the meal was about Zola’s departure, the atmosphere remained light and joyful. However, when the conversation turned to Milford, Zola’s expression grew troubled. “Since we were kids, I haven’t really spent time with him. There’s a lack of affection between us. I never imagined he’d resent me so deeply. Please, look after him for me from now on. When you go back to Onaland with him, I’ll make arrangements for him to attend a new school.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of him,” Eileen assured her.

Throughout the meal, Eileen spoke little, contributing only a few words when Milford was mentioned. Zola boarded a flight back to Onaland, departing at midnight.

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Her departure didn’t seem to affect Eileen and Bryan much; they continued their routine. Whenever Bryan finished work early, he would visit the educational agency. On days when they both ended work at a reasonable hour, they would take a stroll or catch a movie.

Hand in hand, their figures leaning together drew envious glances from those around them. Phoebe, too, felt a twinge of envy. She complained, “You two are inseparable every day. It seems like you’re still in the honeymoon phase. But where’s the passion? You two are like an old couple who have been together for fifty years.”

“You know nothing,” Eileen retorted gently. Both Eileen and Bryan were naturally reserved, which meant their time together was marked by tranquility rather than conflict. They rarely argued, enjoying the peacefulness of each other’s company. However, if a rift formed between them, it would be hard to mend.

them. She spent a restless night before the exam, rising early to make breakfast for Milford. After

a group chat with them, Denzel, and Nadia. She reminded them to bring everything they needed and provided the

twenty days after the tests. During this time, Milford seemed unaffected, but the Vance and Myers families were on edge. Nadia bombarded Eileen with urgent questions in the chat, to which Eileen responded with

and assisting him with work. Bryan, however, was reluctant to let her lose sleep because of his work commitments. If his events ran late, he insisted she stay home. Though he drank at these gatherings, he never failed to text

minutes earlier, Eileen had hung up the call with Bryan when her phone rang again. An unfamiliar number flashed on the screen, originating from Onaland. After

line. “I hope I’m not calling too late.

“Not at all, Mrs. Dawson. What keeps

and left a short while ago. She told me you and Bryan are quite taken with each other. I’m too thrilled to sleep just thinking about it!”

lamp glowing softly, Stella’s laughter was bright and clear in Eileen’s ear. Since Eileen and Bryan

perhaps we should shelf this discussion for later. After all, Bryan and I aren’t even

waned. “Is it just because you’re not married

that simple,” Eileen responded calmly. “Bryan and I need to take this one step at a time. Once we’re back in Onaland, we’ll get married. But first, I have to confess to him that I was the

a plan in place. She would come clean, face the consequences, and hope for his forgiveness. Once Bryan processed the news and calmed down, they would get married and have a

cares about you deeply. Even if he’s upset, it won’t be the end of the world. But for me, it’s different. I’ve orchestrated everything. If he’s angry with me, he won’t care for me when I’m on

that, Eileen’s lips twitched. “Please, Eileen, do me this one favor. Don’t tell him that, okay?”

massaged her forehead, a pang of guilt washing

Bryan’s genuine love for her deepened Eileen’s remorse

not, he’ll find out about it when we register our marriage,” Eileen said. The process to obtain a marriage certificate

worry. I’ll handle that,” Stella assured her confidently. With Stella’s promise, Eileen felt compelled to agree. Yet, unease lingered in

get back, you should stay at my place. I’ve already prepared a bedroom

dragged on for half an hour before concluding. As the day of their return to

showering, he carried the scent of shower gel. Feeling the mattress dip

your

Her long hair draped over his arms, lightly tickling him. She wrapped her

deep shade in the darkness, her scent

eyes fluttered open,

if you discovered I’d kept