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.”

Bailee was playfully interacting with Gabriela.

keep it from me?” Ruby glared

had been upset that day, clearly because of Huey, but she was clueless about the details. She gently patted Eileen’s

Huey. “Bailee doesn’t want me to say anything. If you really want to know,

Ruby snorted and said, “Everyone keeping

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

laughing now, but you’ll know how it feels when Gabriela grows up and

quickly

a mother herself, Eileen realized she would be in the same situation

she said, “Then I’ll just act like I don’t know

up and

a moment when Ruby wasn’t paying attention, Eileen asked Bailee about the situation with

him into dating someone else. Maybe he wants to break up with

messages to Huey without receiving any replies,

didn’t know what to do about it, but she trusted that Huey wasn’t the type of person to just

things or pushed him into

believed Huey might keep certain things from Bailee to avoid

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

If things

patted Bailee’s shoulder. “It’s not wise to put this off for too long, for both of you. Plus, Mom

new secretary will meet you tomorrow morning. I’ll have her wait in

hired the secretary directly, bypassing

a busy day, so rest early,” Eileen advised. “I’m going to

three-month-old looked beautiful with her larger sparkling eyes and soft,

watching Gabriela play with her fists was

startling Gabriela. Eileen quickly grabbed the phone from the nightstand and answered it without checking

picked up fast.” Bryan’s voice sounded slightly surprised as he blew out a smoke

so late?” Eileen asked, her eyes on Gabriela, who had calmed down and resumed playing. Eileen let out a relieved

down, Gabriela

first time she

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

Bryan still heard

TV! I’m getting ready for bed,”

planning to deal with the news that’s been

labels the media had given him, but he was concerned about any potential trouble it might

short hair. She took a deep breath. “I don’t intend to do anything about it. The press has

retorted. “Do you think I can’t

called to ask her to quash the

our kiss?” Bryan

Eileen felt resigned.