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.”

living room where Bailee was playfully interacting with Gabriela. “What’s going

to keep it from me?” Ruby glared at her. “What’s happening between her

that day, clearly because of Huey, but she was clueless about

She knew that revealing the truth would only increase Ruby’s displeasure towards Huey. “Bailee doesn’t want me to say anything. If you really want to

Ruby snorted and said,

problems. We know you’re concerned, but we’d rather you not worry about us. If she isn’t ready to talk, just give her time.” Eileen chuckled, wrapping her arm around Ruby’s and resting her head

it feels when Gabriela grows up and starts

Ruby’s words quickly

Eileen realized she would be in the same situation with her own daughter in

pause, she said, “Then I’ll just act like I don’t know anything. I trust Gabriela will be able

of Gabriela growing up and hiding things made her feel slightly

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

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

any replies, and his phone had been turned off when she tried

about it, but she trusted that Huey wasn’t

pushed him into dating someone else, I believe

Huey might keep certain things from Bailee to avoid upsetting her, but

moment, then suggested, “Maybe he’s at a closed training session

getting any younger. Time is valuable. If things aren’t right, you should

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

have her wait in the coffee shop near Freguson Group. I’m concerned she might

had hired the secretary directly, bypassing the

so rest early,” Eileen advised. “I’m going to put Gabriela

tucked her into a cozy sleep sack. The nearly three-month-old looked beautiful with her larger sparkling eyes and soft, rosy cheeks. Her tiny

watching Gabriela play with her fists was

quickly grabbed the phone from the

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

Gabriela, who had calmed down

as she lay down, Gabriela

was the first time she had

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

that noise?” Bryan still heard

TV! I’m getting ready for bed,” Eileen responded.

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

had given him, but he was concerned about any potential trouble it might cause

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 my public image. If you’re not okay with

think

called to ask her to quash the

become stupid after our kiss?”

Eileen felt resigned.