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.

the high school entrance exam loomed, Eileen found herself overseeing three students poised to take the test, feeling more anxious than any of them. She spent a restless night before the exam, rising early to make breakfast for Milford.

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

seemed unaffected, but the Vance and Myers families were on edge. Nadia bombarded Eileen with urgent

Eileen had more free time, occasionally accompanying Bryan to gatherings 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

earlier, Eileen had hung up the call with Bryan when her phone rang again. An unfamiliar number flashed

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

combing through her long hair. “Not

you and Bryan are quite taken with each other. I’m too thrilled to sleep

the dimly lit room, with only a night lamp glowing softly, Stella’s laughter was bright and clear in Eileen’s ear. Since Eileen and Bryan had returned to Wist Land, Stella had brought up the topic several times

managed to sidestep the topic before, but Stella’s determination was clear this time. “Mrs. Dawson, perhaps we should shelf this discussion

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

was ready to show them something that could solve it. “It’s not 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

for his forgiveness. Once

“He 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

me this

massaged her forehead, a pang of guilt washing

for her deepened Eileen’s remorse each

about it when we register our marriage,” Eileen said. The process to obtain a marriage certificate was different from that of arranging

that,” Stella assured her confidently. With Stella’s promise, Eileen felt compelled to agree. Yet, unease

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

the day of their return to Onaland drew nearer, Eileen contemplated the challenges awaiting her. Lying in bed, she gradually

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

I disturb your

arms, lightly tickling him. She wrapped her arms around his waist and gave him a kiss before asking,

deep shade in the darkness, her scent enveloping him. He added,

fluttered

me if you discovered I’d