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.

sheer hypocrisy, Zola. I’ve never met anyone as

Zola’s wrist and reached for a napkin, wiping his hand with careful

grip had been so tight that his IV line had

tossed onto another bed. She glanced at Stella, who seemed calm. Zola continued, “I 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 sharp look, his gaze piercing as if he could see right through her, into the darkest corners

the covers, climbed out of bed, and played the video Phoebe

beaten by Judie,

the confrontation on video. Had it been just

I decided to dig a little deeper, and that’s why I provoked Judie. I did it for your

me again, and stay away from Eileen!” Bryan removed the IV from his arm, oblivious to the blood that trickled down his hand.

he turned

silent. The floor was marked by the trail of

to Stella. “What did you say to him? Did you

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

by his side, secretly aiding him, neither Grandan nor anyone else would suspect a thing. I’m the only one who can truly

filled with fiery conviction, but Stella interrupted

is too deep, and whatever actions he will take now are beyond

look and icy comments had struck Zola’s heart

for Bryan?

that love means little in affluent families? She was the only one

reached Phoebe, but Eileen didn’t tell Phoebe she was pregnant, merely mentioning her

showed Eileen the video of Judie attacking

hear her mention you all the time and say she always puts Bryan first. I thought

lives now.” Eileen’s face

took her phone, it rang. She answered immediately, and the news on the other end

later, she returned with a man who was

in like this,” Julio began. “But when I found out you were in the hospital, I was nearby.

with him a bag of fruit, which he carefully placed

urgent business at the educational institution, and Ruby had returned home to

of Eileen but ended up bringing along an unexpected guest. She whispered to Eileen, “He figured out

a slight crease forming between her brows. She just didn’t

Eileen smiled

smile with a slight nod, his face etched with concern. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he sat

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

there’s something you need to say, feel free to say it. It’s just us here;

something to say but was unsure what