Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 289

Chapter 289:

Phoebe only learned of the cancellation of Eileen and Bryan’s wedding when a reporter covered the story. She tried calling Eileen but got no response, so she quickly requested Jacob to check on Bryan.

However, Bryan wasn’t answering his phone, either. Phoebe instructed Jacob to visit the Apex Group to look for Bryan.

There, Raymond said that Bryan hadn’t shown up at the company for days.

At the Dawson Mansion, Stella was also unaware of Bryan’s whereabouts.

She believed that Bryan wouldn’t do something dangerous but acknowledged that he might need some time.

Upon discovering that Eileen had also vanished, Stella became anxious and urgently directed Jarred to send some people to search for Eileen.

When Phoebe reached Bailee’s house, she found Ruby had been so upset that she had fainted twice because of crying and was shaken to communicate effectively.

“Don’t worry. There’s likely an explanation for what’s happening between them. Remember, they are adults; they’re not as fragile as you might think. They just need some time to work through things,” Phoebe reassured Ruby before pulling Bailee aside to inquire further.

“I visited the education agency, but she wasn’t there. Her colleague said she hadn’t come in for two days. Brent also called me, wondering why she hasn’t been tutoring Miss Yates lately,” Bailee said.

Despite Bailee’s efforts to find Eileen at all the places she might frequent, there was still no sign of her.

Phoebe queried, “Have you checked her room? Her car is still parked downstairs, so she couldn’t have gone far.” Jolted by the reminder, Bailee realized she had overlooked that Eileen’s car was still here.

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She stood up swiftly and hurried to the door. She saw her slippers at the entrance and assumed she hadn’t returned. Ruby quickly joined them. The trio hastened to Eileen’s room.

As dusk approached, the sky was painted with rosy clouds, casting a reddish glow across the room. Eileen was sitting by the door, leaning against the bed. She looked out the window at the reddening world, her expression indifferent. Her hair was disheveled, and her shoes were placed tidily at the bed’s edge.

The abrupt opening of the door did not startle her. She merely blinked and kept her gaze fixed. “Could you all please not probe too much? The wedding is off. Just give me some time, and I’ll be okay,” she said.

Ruby started to weep but quickly turned away, covering her mouth to avoid disturbing Eileen.

The wedding had been only days away; something significant must have happened.

Eileen remained silent. Pressing her for explanations would only reopen her wounds and force her to confront the emotions she had struggled with over the last few days.

“Eileen, have you not eaten for days? Are you hungry?” Bailee wondered if Eileen had been eating or drinking. If she had, Milford would have noticed something was off. Eileen wasn’t hungry. Despite sleepless nights, she didn’t feel the need to sleep. Her only discomfort was the sourness from her swollen eyes.

and a tear trickled down her

and prepare something for her to eat. She needs to eat, hungry or not,” Phoebe suggested gently, patting Bailee’s hand. “I’ll stay

hurried off to the kitchen. Ruby glanced at Eileen’s weary face and quickly followed

muffled

with the oatmeal, night had fallen. The room was softly lit, the atmosphere

some for you. Please try,” Bailee said

Seeing the concerned looks on Ruby’s and Bailee’s faces, Eileen accepted the

gently stirred the spoon in the bowl, the flavor of the oatmeal

the bowl. As soon as she handed the empty bowl back to Bailee,

can beside her bed and vomited the

her aid, patting her back soothingly. Then, she turned to Bailee and instructed, “Go and fetch some

half a glass of water. “We should take her to the

neck and shoulder, hesitated for a moment, then advised, “A hospital visit might not be necessary. Bailee, prepare a

oatmeal for Eileen. Ruby fed Eileen slowly, and although Eileen still

after she had tidied the trash can. She

phone rang. It was Jacob. Sounding anxious, he began

“Bryan is missing. He hasn’t shown up at the company for two days. Jacob has

the floor, positioning her on the edge

feeling a surge of emotion

and hid her face in her

he wouldn’t be there,” Phoebe said hurriedly. “He knows Jacob might tease us on our wedding day, so he’s using it as a decoy.” Eileen explained, then gave Phoebe the actual

the address to

passed, and Phoebe still couldn’t bring herself to ask Eileen

and whispered gently to Eileen, inquiring if she wanted to

some time to process

they encountered Milford, who had

entered the elevator, she turned to Bailee and said, “Make sure Milford is informed

expression quickly turned serious upon hearing this. As the elevator

“Eileen and Bryan’s

studies daily and rarely checked his phone. Consequently, he was oblivious to the news circulating on the internet. His expression changed

voices inside the apartment and

shoes, set down his school bag,

door, hesitant to go in. He pressed his lips together and looked at Eileen.

Eileen

room for a few minutes before he went to retrieve his school bag and started doing his