Chapter 584
Josue, stretching his neck, explained, “You were sleeping so deeply today that I got worried and came to check on you. Gabriela refused to leave, so I played with her for a while.”
Then, he turned and left with Gabriela in his arms. “Breakfast is ready. Come downstairs,” he called as he walked out.
Eileen lowered her gaze to her hands. After a moment of hesitation, she got out of bed and started putting away the bottles on the floor. But then, she noticed a footprint on the floor, only the first half visible.
She wasn’t sure about the size of the foot, but it was clearly not hers, and Josue couldn’t have been so close to her bed.
Her gaze shifted to the bedside table, where the lid of the ointment was not closed. A thought crossed her mind as she touched her back. She didn’t feel the usual tingling sensation.
The sensation on her back now felt like the same feeling when she had first applied the ointment to the spots on her arm.
After making the bed, she went downstairs, where she took Gabriela from Josue’s arms. She sat at the table, eating breakfast in silence, which puzzled Jacob and Josue.
The two exchanged uneasy glances. Had Eileen discovered something?
But Eileen remained calm as she ate.
Josue nudged Jacob, who said, “There are only a few days left before Bryan and Zelda’s wedding…”
“I know,” Eileen interjected. “You don’t need to keep reminding me.”
“I’m just concerned that you might be upset seeing it,” Jacob said earnestly. “The one you love is marrying someone else, and that must be painful. I just think you—”
“I’m not upset,” Eileen interjected again, setting down her utensils. “I’ve thought it over. What you said makes sense. If he wants to marry, let him. Even if I try to bring him back, I can’t stop him from marrying. Why should I torment myself like that?”
The room fell silent.
Jacob glanced at Josue before asking Eileen, “Have you really made up your mind?”
Eileen nodded. “Yes, I have. I even regret investing in this place, but the construction has already started. Tomorrow, Benjamin will come to inspect the project. After he gets the shareholders to agree to invest, I’ll leave.”
Josue slammed his hand on the table. “Exactly. Eileen, I always knew you were a smart person. It’s right for you to move on. When we get back, I’ll introduce you to a great guy. As Gabriela’s godfather, I’ll make sure she has a good stepfather.”
“Hey, don’t talk nonsense,” Jacob said, poking Josue.
“I didn’t say anything wrong!” Josue pushed Jacob away, about to say more, but Jacob dragged him off.
As they left the yard, Josue asked, “Why did you push me? Our plan is succeeding, right?”
Jacob sighed. “What were you thinking? You should at least introduce Eileen to someone else after Bryan’s gone. Otherwise, her marriage will be the subject of gossip because of her high social status. By then, Bryan won’t be able to handle it…”
In the afternoon, Jacob and Josue shared the news about Eileen with Bryan.