Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 1333:

Even though Stella had met Leyla a handful of times, their interactions were always surface-level. Stella could sense that Leyla wasn’t her usual self, but she didn’t know that Leyla was putting on an act.

“Stella’s very protective of her own,” Leyla said. “She has made it clear that in her eyes, you and Bryan are separate. Bryan is her family, and you are an outsider. But in front of the rest of us, she thinks you’re still very much a Dawson. She believes no one can push you around. Even though I am your grandmother, I can’t do that.”

Eileen sipped the soup, feeling its warmth travel from her mouth all the way down to her stomach. Holding onto the…

As she ate from the bowl, Eileen half-listened to Leyla’s words while watching Gabriela, who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying her food beside her.

Gabriela had quite the appetite lately. Anytime there was an extra meal or snack available, she was quick to grab a bite. It was clear that her eagerness was more about the food itself than trying to get attention.

“Eat faster. Finish up, and then get to work,” Leyla suddenly said.

nearly dropped the bowl. She hurriedly swallowed the food in her mouth, not even pausing to

Stella pointed to a chair and said to Eileen, “Just sit and watch.

Eileen replied,

tales

“Back when it was just the three of us—Eileen, Bailee, and me—Christmas wasn’t such a big deal. I handled everything. Eileen didn’t

the Dawson Mansion this year, the servants would’ve taken care of everything before the vacation. It has been years since I’ve done all this myself, but now that I am doing

living room and said to Eileen, “Your grandmother

respond since she

family are in charge of most things. That’s why Leyla’s so

was neutral, not overly praising or criticizing. “Rules are just rules, and people are what matter. A

had

a rare glimpse of the past