Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 291

Chapter 291:

Months had passed since Bryan’s wedding had been the center of media scrutiny, but unexpectedly, the event was called off.

Within a day, the frenzy of the sensational news dwindled as if the wedding between Bryan and Eileen had never been announced. The spotlight pivoted to Phoebe and Jacob’s upcoming wedding.

When word got out that Bryan was in the hospital, Zola didn’t waste a minute; she dashed to his side. She had masked the bruises on her face with makeup, but despite her efforts, something still seemed off upon closer inspection.

At the hospital, neither Stella nor Bryan seemed to notice anything amiss about Zola.

As Zola entered the room, Stella was showing something on her phone to Bryan. Seeing Zola, Stella quickly put away her phone.

This caught Zola’s attention.

“What were you showing Bryan? He’s hardly in any condition to be handling work matters, is he?” Zola said.

With a dismissive shrug, Stella responded, “Bryan’s been refusing to eat. I had no choice but to reach out to Eileen to see if she might visit and coax him into eating something. Unfortunately, she declined.”

The mere mention of Eileen’s potential involvement sparked a flicker of anger in Zola. Thankfully, Eileen had opted not to return. Moving closer to Bryan’s bedside, Zola sat down. “Why on earth would you think of bringing her back after everything? She’s the reason Bryan’s in this state!”

Zola gazed at Bryan, noticing the stubble that dusted his face, her expression melting into one of concern. Gently, she reached out, wanting to touch his face.

Bryan’s hand with the IV line shot up and clutched her wrist with a force that almost seemed to break it. His demeanor was stern, yet his proposal sent a thrill through Zola.

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“Do you want to marry me?” he asked.

The question came so unexpectedly that Zola paused, her heart pounding as she grappled with her response.

It had to be her earlier offer to find surrogates for his children and her willingness to side against Brandon and Lydia that had convinced Stella to sway Bryan’s decision. Zola knew that for the sake of the Dawson family, Bryan must have little reason to refuse.

But if she agreed to Bryan immediately, her true motives might become transparent. It would raise Bryan’s suspicions.

However, rejecting him wasn’t an option for her.

Amid her turmoil, a scornful laugh broke the silence. Glancing down, Zola noticed Bryan’s mocking smile, his eyes gleaming with disdain.

I’ve never met

for

grip had been so tight that his IV line had turned red, but the color

would marry you solely for your benefit, unwilling to let your father and Lydia take advantage of you any longer. You…” Bryan shot her a

done to Eileen?” Bryan threw back the covers, climbed out of bed, and played the video Phoebe had sent to Jacob, which

screen revealed tumultuous Zola being beaten by Judie,

Phoebe would capture the confrontation on video. Had it been just a spoken report, she might have had a chance to dispute

a while, so I decided to dig a little deeper, and that’s why

his arm, oblivious to the blood that trickled down his hand. He then told Stella, “You can go back now. I’ll handle things on my own from

he turned

floor was marked by the trail of blood leading

some time, Zola abruptly stood up and turned to Stella. “What did you say to him? Did you tell him the truth?

Stella interjected, rising slowly from her chair. “If the video on his phone opens his eyes

why does he continue to protect Eileen? Why?” Zola grabbed Stella’s hand tightly. “If I were by his side, secretly aiding him, neither Grandan nor anyone else would suspect

filled with fiery

now, it’s too late. Bryan’s love for Eileen is too deep,

look and icy comments had struck Zola’s

not doing everything for Bryan? How

he be more mature and see that love means little in affluent families? She was the only one who could

reached Phoebe, but Eileen didn’t tell Phoebe she was

showed Eileen the video

was so manipulative, pulling strings from the shadows. I hear her mention you all the time and say she always puts Bryan first. I thought she was sincere, but

out of our lives now.” Eileen’s face remained

and the news on the other end took her by surprise.

returned with a man who

“But when I found out you were in the hospital, I was nearby. I came here

fruit, which he carefully placed

Bailee had left to handle some urgent business at the educational institution, and Ruby had returned home to prepare soup for

bringing along an unexpected guest. She whispered to Eileen, “He figured out you were here when

replied, a slight crease forming between her brows. She just didn’t want more people to

Eileen smiled politely

with a slight nod, his face etched with concern. After a brief exchange of

to have no plan to leave soon, and Phoebe could sense that he might need

something you need to say, feel free to say it. It’s

but was unsure what matter could have prompted Julio