Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 331

Chapter 331:

“Roderick, I think the situation between Eileen and Mr. Dawson is quite complex. Now that she’s back, we should visit her. I’ll take a day off, and you should take leave too. We can have a meal together. Alright, don’t worry, I won’t invite your mother!” Judie’s voice softened as she tried to convince Roderick.

On the other end of the line, Roderick was preoccupied with work and hadn’t kept up with the news online. Eileen had told him she was back, but he hadn’t shared the news with Judie or Denise.

“You make a good point. I’ll reach out to my sister to set up a meeting,” Roderick replied to Judie.

Recalling that Judie had contributed five hundred thousand to help settle Denise’s debt, Roderick felt uncomfortable, as if he might seem ungrateful.

After the call ended, Judie chuckled, amused by a thought.

Ruby soon came across the news online. Even though Bryan’s image was obscured, she recognized him. She was visibly upset the entire afternoon.

In the large apartment, Bailee and Milford sat on the carpet, watching Gabriela as she lay on her back, playfully kicking her plump legs. With the mood so heavy, Milford and Bailee remained quiet.

Every so often, Gabriela would coo or babble, her voice the only sound filling the room.

Eileen descended the stairs and headed directly to the kitchen, stealing a glance at Ruby’s expression.

“Mom, where is Rylie?” Eileen inquired.

“She’s been busy with gatherings with wealthy ladies, playing cards, and preparing for Josue’s matchmaking events,” Ruby replied, continuing her kitchen tasks without looking up.

Eileen turned to retrieve two cans of seasoning from the refrigerator.

“Mom, have you seen the news?” she asked directly.

“Are you upset?”

Eileen’s straightforwardness forced Ruby to be upfront. She set down what she was holding and faced Eileen.

“I know you still have feelings for him. You’ve been through so much together, those emotions run deep. But the Dawson family has hurt you too much. I can’t get over that. You can’t control your heart, and I can’t hold back my anger.”

Indeed, Eileen’s heart was beyond her control. Seeing Bryan would trigger a flood of old memories. She felt a mix of relief at Bryan’s restraint and growing anxiety about the potential consequences of them meeting again.

If he truly desired to rekindle something, she knew she wouldn’t be able to resist.

“Mom, I know you’re worried about me. My relationship with Bryan isn’t easily resolved, especially now with Gabriela involved. But I assure you, any decision I make from now on will protect both Gabriela and me from harm,” Eileen said.

Whether that meant separating permanently or mending things, Eileen wasn’t sure.

After a long silence, Ruby sighed. “I’ve been so caught up with issues these last few days. You’ve always been strong-willed, but I just hope you don’t end up being hurt again. Whatever you decide, I’ll support you.”

this, Eileen looked towards the living room where Bailee was playfully interacting

Ruby glared at her. “What’s happening between her and

clearly because of Huey, but she

“Bailee doesn’t want me to say anything. If you really want to know, maybe you should ask her

she spoke, Ruby snorted and said,

problems. We know you’re concerned, but we’d rather you not worry about us. If she isn’t ready

you’ll know how it feels when Gabriela grows up and starts keeping things from you.” Ruby’s voice softened as she saw

words quickly

she would be in the same situation with her own daughter

know anything. I trust Gabriela will be

and hiding

the evening, seizing a moment when Ruby wasn’t paying attention, Eileen asked Bailee about

phone call, he just vanished. I think his mom might have pushed him into dating someone else. Maybe he wants to break

to Huey without receiving any replies, and his phone had been

about it, but she trusted that Huey wasn’t the type of

mother pressured him to end things or pushed him into

Bailee to avoid upsetting her, but he typically

at a closed training session at the studio, preparing for a

any younger. Time is valuable. If things aren’t right, you should find him and

off for too

Bailee responded. Then, she added, “The new secretary will meet you tomorrow morning. I’ll have her wait in the coffee

secretary directly,

early,” Eileen advised. “I’m going to

with her larger sparkling eyes and soft, rosy cheeks. Her tiny hands and feet fluttered about, occasionally finding their way to her

with her fists

startling Gabriela. Eileen quickly grabbed the phone from the nightstand and answered

surprised as he blew out a

Gabriela, who had calmed

as she lay down,

was the first time she

have time to savor the moment. She swiftly covered the phone’s microphone and

still

it’s just the TV! I’m getting ready for bed,” Eileen responded. “What’s the reason for

to know how you’re planning to deal with the news that’s been circulating

by the labels the media had given him, but he was concerned

her fingers through her short hair. She took a deep breath. “I don’t intend to do anything about it. The press has been praising me, and it benefits

retorted. “Do you think I

he had called to ask

our kiss?” Bryan teased,

Eileen felt resigned.