Chapter 462
Her straightforward delivery caught Huey off guard. He froze, visibly stunned, for a long ten seconds before regaining his composure.
“So, that’s why Mom was on the phone yesterday about my marital status? Were you all listening in?”
“Yes,” Eileen confirmed, glancing toward the kitchen. “Ruby and I overheard everything.”
Huey smacked his forehead, a realization dawning on him. “Oh no, I’ve been so caught up with my competition training that I avoided talking about my marital status, fearing it would lead to endless questions from my mom. Is Ruby upset?”
Huey’s sudden understanding explained the chilly reception he had sensed upon his arrival.
“Let’s set aside the issue of your marital status for now,” Eileen continued, her tone serious. “Tell me, is it true that you’re still meeting with the woman your mother wants you to marry?”
Huey, typically lighthearted, blushed deeply. “My mom told me that if I didn’t like her, I could choose someone else. She was convinced I’d fall for her. But honestly, my heart belongs to Bailee. I’m just meeting this woman to satisfy my mom, then I’ll bring Bailee home as my real partner.”
His voice carried a conviction, as if everything was unfolding according to his plan.
“Maybe you think this approach works for you, but what about Bailee’s feelings?” Eileen countered, her voice firm. “She’s legally your wife now, and yet you hide your marriage from your mother and secretly date another woman. Do you really think Bailee will tolerate being manipulated just to gain your mother’s approval?”
Huey might achieve his goal, but it would come at the cost of leaving Bailee feeling uneasy.
“Then…” Huey stuttered, suddenly unsure. “Then what should I do? Has Ruby found out everything? She’s bound to speak with Bailee. How do I explain this to her?”
Huey’s attempts to deceive one person had inadvertently hurt both Bailee and Ruby, leaving him completely at a loss.
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As Eileen was about to reply, Bailee walked in from the kitchen.
Her expression was stern, her eyes tinged with redness. Snatching her purse from the sofa, she declared, “Eileen, there’s an urgent matter at work. I need to leave now. We’ll reconnect later.”
With that, Bailee strode toward the door, swapping her shoes as she reached the threshold. Huey, seated with a tense look on his face, didn’t budge.
“Aren’t you coming?” Bailee snapped, her irritation evident. “Can you even manage to eat without me here?”
“I’ll leave!” Huey urged, springing to his feet. In a whisper to Eileen, he added, “Eileen, could you put in a good word for me with Ruby? I need to sort things out with Bailee first.”
With that, he dashed out, swift as the wind.