Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 245

Chapter 245:

Eileen immediately sensed that something was amiss with Bryan. She quickly finished her sandwich, walked over to him, and looked down at the drawer. She caught a whiff of the strange scent, her eyebrows knitting together as she blurted out, “I didn’t do that!”

Bryan turned to face her, his expression one of deep disappointment. “It’s just you and me here. If not you, then who? Could it have been me?”

Eileen opened her mouth but couldn’t think of a way to respond. Bryan’s face was stern, his mind haunted by the memory of her rejecting protection last night and her previous discussions about wanting to get pregnant.

“Grandma does not understand me, but how can you not understand me as well?” His accusation cut sharply into Eileen, piercing her heart. She was hurt, and she also felt his pain, understanding his reasons for not wanting children.

“I do understand you. Please, just calm down and let me explain. That day…” Eileen began. Watching the complex emotions swirl in Bryan’s dark eyes, Eileen suddenly felt helpless and lost for words.

“Eileen, I’m so disappointed.” With that, Bryan turned to walk away. His eyes were tinged with red as he left quickly, his back to her to hide his pain.

The room still felt full of Bryan’s presence, and Eileen was haunted by the look of disappointment in his eyes and the tone of his voice. Her legs felt incredibly heavy, so she didn’t chase after him. She had forgotten to mention Stella’s visit to Bryan. How was she supposed to explain it now?

After some time, she stood up and left with a heavy heart. On her way to the Yates family’s place, Eileen pulled the car over at the roadside to send Bryan a message after pondering for a while.

“Bryan, I understand you.” Just four simple words, and then she was at a loss for what more to say.

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The mood in the car was heavy. Raymond breathed cautiously, stealing glances at Bryan through the rearview mirror.

“Mr. Dawson, what should we do about the rumors concerning Ms. Curtis that are circulating online?” Raymond asked.

Bryan’s gaze flickered, and after a pause, he rubbed his forehead and said, “Let it be, and have someone follow her to prevent any further issues.”

As he finished speaking, he noticed the message from Eileen on his phone. His eyes rested on the four simple words, yet he didn’t reply.

Raymond, seeing Bryan’s displeasure, assumed it stemmed from the news about Eileen. So, as soon as they reached the company, Raymond acted quickly to suppress the rumors. Once he managed to control the situation, he sighed in relief. He had expected Bryan’s mood to improve a bit, but throughout the day, Bryan’s expression remained dark. Even the slightest mistakes from the staff drew harsh reprimands from him.

workday neared its end, Denzel attempted to break the tension, saying, “Dawson, you’ve put in a full day’s work, and I haven’t been much help. I feel ashamed. Please, let me handle the

as he reached for a cigarette from the pack on his desk and placed it between

it myself. You two go ahead and leave.

and Denzel exchanged surprised glances. They knew Bryan usually skipped lunch to finish work early so that he could return home sooner. But now, he wanted to stay

of protection for Ms. Curtis. With all the paparazzi around, it’s probably safer for Mr. Dawson to go home

words, Raymond understood it as well. “That makes sense. Mr.

spoke, the more

you can go home now,” he said

floor-to-ceiling window, smoking one cigarette after another, his thoughts

the Yates family went smoothly. Following the recent incident and given Bryan’s evident

Glancing at her silent phone, she noted Bryan

on the way to pick up some groceries.

that still echoed with Bryan’s presence, Eileen made her way to the kitchen. Following online recipes, she prepared four of Bryan’s favorite dishes. It was her first attempt at cooking, and the kitchen turned into a bit of a mess, but she managed to finish all four dishes. Though the dishes didn’t look very appetizing, she had made them

the dishes, she realized she hadn’t prepared the bread. She quickly made toasted bread, then set the

o’clock. The dishes had gone cold. She stood up and reheated the dishes. Then, she decided to call Bryan. As she was waiting for him to pick up, she felt a surge of

chest tightening. She tried to

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receive a reply. In the spacious house, only the dining room was lit. The bright light illuminated Eileen, making her look lonely. Meanwhile, Eileen’s face, initially expressionless, began to show signs of disappointment as time

direction, Bryan had taken over the management of Apex Group. Therefore, whether it was his project with the

desk, a chill in her eyes as she hung up Eileen’s call on Bryan’s phone. She then deleted the message Eileen had just sent and placed the phone back discreetly. So, Bryan and

make you sick? Grandma made me promise to ensure you drink it. Had I known it would make you sick, I wouldn’t have given it to you,” she said to

finished it that he noticed the ingredients at the bottom of the bowl and understood what it

deal with it yourself,” Bryan said. He settled back at his desk, glanced at his watch, and noted it

buttons of

meal box. “It’s quite late, and Eileen must be waiting for

mention of Eileen made Bryan’s brow crease. “Mind your own business.

seeing his tense reaction, surmised that Eileen and Bryan had indeed argued. She arched an eyebrow and said, “Grandma wanted me to take a picture of you and send it to

could react,