Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 297

Chapter 297:

As someone walked by, Bailee hastily pushed Huey away, lowering her head to her chest.

“I’ll mull it over and let you know,” she said.

Although Ruby was almost fully recovered, she still couldn’t be left alone. Bailee couldn’t just move in with Huey and abandon Ruby to Eileen’s care. Ultimately, she planned to decline but wanted to avoid another confrontation for now.

“Alright, take your time,” Huey said with a strained smile, adding remorsefully, “Please tell Eileen I’m sorry. I spoke without thinking earlier. You know how quick-tempered I can be.”

Bailee nodded. “I know. But next time, no matter how mad you get, control yourself in front of others. We can discuss things in private.”

“You have my word.” Huey quickly raised three fingers. “I won’t make the same blunder again. And don’t stay angry. Holding onto anger will only age you faster, and I don’t want to see you transform from a goddess into a haggard witch,” he joked to lighten the mood. Bailee’s rare playful side emerged in his presence, and after a few more laughs, Huey let her return to her work at the educational institution.

Time flew by, and before long, evening had descended. As she prepared to leave for home, the receptionist handed her a delicate little gift box.

“Ms. Bailee, your boyfriend asked me to give this to you. He said he didn’t want to interrupt your busy day.” Inside was a necklace, exactly Bailee’s preferred style, along with a note filled with sweet words.

Bailee’s heart swelled with warmth, and she couldn’t suppress the smile on her lips when she arrived home. Unaware of what had happened to Eileen, Bailee found Eileen helping Ruby in the kitchen.

Rolling up her sleeves, she joined in. “Eileen, I thought you’d be out with Phoebe and the gang tonight.”

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“No,” Eileen replied, surmising that the Burton and Meyer families were still in turmoil.

After dealing with the hotel debacle, they likely had to visit either the Dawson family or the hospital to check on Bryan.

That evening, Eileen, Ruby, and Bailee collaborated on preparing dinner. Milford, who didn’t have evening classes on Fridays, came back home in time to join them for the meal.

Following dinner, Milford lent a hand with the dishes, while Ruby was soaking in a warm bath. Bailee brought up her predicament to Eileen.

“Huey’s really been flying off the handle lately, saying things without thinking. We’ve been clashing a lot because he just can’t seem to keep his cool,” Bailee said.

“Doesn’t really bother me. I barely have any dealings with him. You spend way more time with him than I do,” Eileen replied nonchalantly. At that moment, her phone buzzed with a message from Huey, sincerely apologizing. She added, “He sent me an apology. Let him know I’m not mad when you see him again.”

She typed out a quick response. Huey then expressed his desire for Bailee to move in with him.

Bailee’s too worried about how to bring it up, so I’m telling you. And if she does move in with me, we’ll need you to look after Ruby more,” Huey

the message,

and blurted out, “What’s wrong? What did

in with you,” Eileen said, setting the phone down with a sigh. “And he asked me to take care of Mom

neck, a mix of embarrassment and annoyance swirling within her. “We talked about it, but I never agreed. Mom needs you,

Ultimately, it’s your call, but I can give

to a whisper as she glanced towards the bathroom. “And remember, you’ll need to have a conversation with

Huey said we’d have

she didn’t comment on it. “Just be smart, Bailee,” she

Huey had worn Bailee down, and the idea of avoiding

that night, after tucking Ruby into bed with a glass of warm milk, Bailee hesitantly brought up the idea

the suggestion immediately. “If Eileen hadn’t wasted seven years taking care of me, she wouldn’t be

Eileen would terminate the pregnancy and start fresh,

wouldn’t be any accidents,” Bailee stammered, trying

at what happened with Eileen and the Dawson family. They promised to take care of her, and where did it get her? Heartbroken. Huey hasn’t even introduced you to his mother properly. Does that sound like a recipe for

situation was a constant source of

once charming facade of the Dawson family had crumbled, revealing a deceitful

support had turned to dust,

denial of their relationship in front of his

don’t you two get married? Let’s arrange a proper meeting between our families to discuss the wedding. What do you think?” Despite some reservations about Huey, Ruby saw him as a good man. But the memory of his

so independent, and the least we can do is be there for her and the baby. Try not to worry so much, okay? I don’t want her to pretend

burdened Eileen a lot in this lifetime. I don’t want to, but I can’t help

fill with tears, and Bailee quickly comforted

small cake on the table, a sweet surprise left by

at her, gesturing

noticed you’ve been craving sweets lately,” he explained, scratching the back of his head sheepishly. “There’s a new dessert shop on my way home with lines out the door, so I figured their stuff must be good. I only bought a small

sweet tooth had been acting up lately. “Are you telling me your allowance needs

hands shot up in protest. “I still have some left every month. I

all well and good, but use the money you saved to treat yourself. High school’s

handle it,” Milford said, leaning forward with an earnest look. “But when the baby comes, can I

hopeful glint in

to form words, her

reaction, Milford said, “Right, the