Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 1157:

Eileen brushed it off, figuring it was just a passerby. As she walked back, she said to Gabriela, “You should start practicing how to say Milford. If you can’t say it when he’s back, he might get upset and refuse to play with you.” Gabriela tried, saying, “I… un…” However, she couldn’t quite finish saying “Uncle Milford,” her face flushing red with the effort as her lips fumbled the words.

“No rush, we’ve got two more days,” Eileen reassured Gabriela, gently pinching her cheek to make sure she didn’t overexert herself. “Don’t forget to breathe.”

Gabriela breathed hard to show Eileen that she was breathing. From the shadows, Milford stepped out. His eyes were misty as he watched the mother and daughter walk away. His worn-out clothes and dirty hands made him feel out of place standing there.

If he hadn’t climbed over the wall, he wouldn’t have made it here at all. He expected there was still a space for him in Eileen’s heart.

Having been released from prison early, he hadn’t told Eileen about it. He didn’t want to disrupt her life.

He hadn’t wanted to get his hopes up, fearing he couldn’t handle the disappointment if things didn’t turn out as he had wished. Now, he believed he didn’t deserve them. How could he possibly be worthy of all the care they had for him?

been released, he had made it a point to find out where Zola was and what she had

left. His eyes watered when he thought about

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was about to

Bailee asked, her voice tinged with concern as she parked the car. “It’s dangerous up

does danger

was accustomed to Huey’s demeanor, she felt a pang of sadness now.

talk about?” Huey rolled his eyes. “If you want a

Huey. Given how long he had lived there, all the neighbors knew him

going on?” one of them

apologize for the disturbance.” Bailee explained. “It’s common