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.

trickled down her cheek. The tears had

She needs to eat, hungry or not,” Phoebe suggested gently, patting Bailee’s

and hurried off to the kitchen. Ruby glanced at Eileen’s weary face and quickly followed Bailee, suggesting, “Make some oatmeal. It’s easy

muffled

across from Eileen. They sat in silence. When Bailee returned with the oatmeal,

made some for you. Please try,”

oatmeal filled the room. Seeing the concerned looks on Ruby’s and Bailee’s faces, Eileen accepted the

she gently stirred the spoon in the bowl, the flavor of the oatmeal became more pronounced, yet she inexplicably felt a sense of repulsion towards

bowl. As soon as she handed the empty bowl

bed and vomited the oatmeal she had just

soothingly. Then, she turned to Bailee and

and managed to drink half a glass of water. “We should take her to the hospital,” Phoebe suggested. “She’s probably reacting like this because she’s been starving, and her stomach has been hurt, which is why

shoulder, hesitated for a moment, then advised, “A hospital visit might not

oatmeal for Eileen. Ruby fed Eileen slowly, and although Eileen still felt slightly nauseous, she managed not to vomit

to stay with Eileen tonight,” Ruby said after she had tidied the trash can. She led Bailee to the

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

the call, Phoebe paused briefly and whispered to Eileen, “Bryan is missing. He hasn’t shown up at the company for two days.

get up from the floor, positioning her on the edge of

hesitated, feeling a surge of emotion whenever the Dawson family was

in her hands. “He might be at the

Villas, but he wouldn’t be there,” Phoebe said hurriedly. “He knows Jacob might tease us on our wedding day,

sent the address

still couldn’t bring herself to ask Eileen what had

and whispered gently to Eileen, inquiring if she wanted to take

not push her for details just yet. Give her some time to process everything. We’ll find

accompanied Phoebe to leave, and they encountered Milford, who had just returned from school.

and greeted Milford. As she entered the elevator, she turned to Bailee and said, “Make sure Milford is informed of the situation and remind him to

expression quickly turned serious upon hearing this.

responded, “Eileen and Bryan’s wedding

on his studies. He dedicated himself to his studies daily and rarely checked his phone. Consequently, he was oblivious to the news circulating on the internet. His expression changed abruptly upon hearing

apartment and

shoes, set down his school bag, and walked directly

together and looked at Eileen. Meanwhile, Ruby gathered Eileen’s

still didn’t speak. Before Eileen could notice him, he turned to his

in his room for a few minutes before he went to retrieve his school bag