Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 1126:

Leyla and Ruth sat side by side on the sofa, exchanging awkward smiles that lingered for an uncomfortable stretch of time. The silence between them was palpable as they avoided eye contact and conversation.

Bailee and Huey clung to Gabriela, yet Gabriela felt they were a bit unfamiliar, having not seen them for some time. She slipped and hurried around the room to avoid them. Upstairs, Eileen and Bryan were packing their luggage. After coming back down, they both felt resigned by the awkward atmosphere in the room.

“Grandma, Mom, didn’t you two chat well on the phone? Why do you seem like strangers now?” Eileen said, seated between Leyla and Ruby. She put their hands together. “Let’s talk, or it’ll just be more awkward.”

Ruby, typically shy, had only managed a polite greeting to Leyla earlier. Urged by Eileen, she felt compelled to initiate further conversation. “You know I’ve been before?” she asked Leyla.

Leyla responded promptly, “Yes, I am aware. I’m currently dealing with a heart condition myself.”

“Oh, I also struggle with heart issues,” Ruby confessed, placing a hand over her chest. “Last check-up, my doctor was concerned about my slow heart rate.”

heart rate can be serious,” Leyla cautioned. “My doctor in Alverton

didn’t know what to say. Why must they chat about such topics? She turned and looked desperately for support. Bailee returned a sympathetic glance but continued playing with Gabriela. In the dining room, Bryan chuckled at the

is where

and posed a question to Ruby and Leyla. “The

suggested without hesitation. Leyla nodded and said, “Making soup would soften the

dinner tonight. You’ve been

assist you.” She then followed Ruby to the kitchen. “It’s

relieved Eileen and said, “They need a lighter topic

the topic was over. Yet, when the discussion shifted to Gabriela, the

look at Bryan, asked, “How are you always

say partners complement each other, you know,” Bryan replied. He affectionately pinched Eileen’s cheek. “Let’s return