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

for a napkin, wiping his hand

had been so tight that his IV line had turned red, but the color faded away as

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

out of bed, and played the video Phoebe

revealed tumultuous Zola being beaten by Judie, their heated

capture the confrontation on video. Had it been just a

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

your face around me again, and stay away from Eileen!” Bryan removed the IV from 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

that, he turned and walked

fell silent. The floor was marked by the trail of blood leading to

time, Zola abruptly stood up and turned to Stella. “What did you say

her chair. “If the video on his phone opens his eyes to true motives, then he’s

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 a thing. I’m

with fiery conviction, but Stella interrupted

over Brandon. I never would have bothered finding Eileen. But now, it’s too late. Bryan’s love for Eileen is too deep, and whatever actions he will take now are beyond my control.” With those

comments had

doing everything for Bryan? How could he say that to

love means little in affluent families? She

Phoebe she was pregnant, merely mentioning her hospital

the video of Judie attacking

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 this is shocking. She’s

Eileen’s face remained cold

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

she returned with

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

him a bag of fruit, which he carefully placed beside Eileen’s

the educational institution, and Ruby had returned home to prepare

an unexpected

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

you,” Eileen smiled politely at

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

could sense that he

feel free to say it. It’s just us here; you don’t need to

unsure what matter could have prompted Julio to