Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 232

Chapter 232:

Bryan’s handsome visage retained a hint of anger, mingled with a myriad of complex emotions. The room was bathed in a crimson hue, cast by the sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Even before Eileen stepped inside, her silhouette was tinged with red. As she moved forward, every feature of her face and attire was accentuated by the crimson ambiance.

The room’s decor was all red, with everything draped in shades of red, save for the lone white wall adorned with vintage posters featuring plump children from the ’80s. “Where did Stella get all these posters?” Eileen muttered, her mind drifting back to her childhood. She vaguely remembered seeing similar posters in her house when she was still a child, but they seemed to have disappeared as she grew older.

As Bryan entered the room, he wasted no time in opening the window, the wind dispersing the colorful balloon decorations that adorned the ceiling. A string that once held the balloons aloft now dangled between Bryan and Eileen. For a moment, they stood in silence, both taken aback by the absurdity of the scene.

Bryan, feeling slightly uncomfortable with the extravagant decor, began putting away everything, though he couldn’t be bothered to change the bedding. Eileen followed suit, stealing glances at Bryan’s chiseled profile as they worked. She felt the urge to speak several times but found herself at a loss for words. His somber mood lingered, and Eileen sensed his sadness, deciding against probing further out of respect for his feelings. Eventually, Bryan guided her into bed, wrapping his arms around her.

She nestled against him, inhaling the comforting scent of pine and a hint of smoke that clung to his skin. Suddenly, Bryan remembered something and shifted to the bedside, bringing her along. Pointing to the nearby cabinet, he said, “My grandmother said she had prepared a surprise here; I think it’s for you.”

retrieved a small jewelry box amidst the condoms from the drawer, placing it gently on Eileen’s

filled with astonishment. As far as she knew, even the most affordable pieces from that brand cost hundreds of thousands. Bryan, however, remained unfazed. “Just accept

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eyes, Eileen snatched the box of condoms from his hand and

closer, their noses touching. His gaze softened, the darkness that had clouded his eyes dissipating. “Bryan, let me share something about my childhood,” Eileen

tousled, as she gazed at Bryan with a solemn expression. “My mom left my dad because she couldn’t bear his poverty anymore. She had found a new family before she even divorced him.” These were the bitter truths that Eileen’s father had shared with her, despite her young age making her unable to understand everything at

to an incurable illness, exhausting their savings on futile treatments. Left in dire straits, Eileen’s mother had struggled to provide for the family. Roderick, Eileen’s younger brother, had never had the chance to attend a decent college, while Eileen had endured her father’s constant

the only hope in my life,” Eileen said. As she nestled into Bryan’s

his own. But as moments stretched into silence, Bryan remained reticent. Eileen continued, “They lit up the first half of my life, and you are lighting

college. Yet, her illness had plunged Eileen back into darkness

words about him made Bryan freeze for a moment, a glimmer of light gradually brightening his calm eyes. With a gentle squeeze, he affirmed his commitment to her, recognizing the resilience she had

in their absence. My mother loved me dearly, but her life was tragically