Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen by Lopez family's

Chapter 21

Eileen came out of the shower to find the room empty. She didn’t think much of it and went straight to blow–dry her hair and hit the hay

Not long after, Phyllis and Bblythe came back. Bblythe, seeing Eileen asleep, lowered her voice. To her surprise, Phyllis made quite a ruckus, especially when she closed the door Bblythe whispered, “Eileen is asleep”

Phyllis retorted. “Everyone’s at a meeting next door, and she’s sulking and sleeping here all by herself. She doesn’t respect me Why should I respect her?” Bblythe disagreed. “She was in the shower and probably didn’t hear you call her. I suggested calling her before we came back, but you didn’t agree.”

“I was in a meeting, and Bblythe you left as well. None of those guys would listen to me.”

“Enough already” Bblythe had a headache. “Keep it down and go to sleep.”

Eileen was actually awake at this time, just lying in bed.

After a while, the room lights turned off, and Eileen heard Bblythe, who was sleeping in the bed next to hers, lay down.

Then, the room’s door suddenly opened. Eileen opened her eyes and turned her head to see. Sure enough, Phyllis‘ bed was empty, and she was the one

who had left the room.

Phyllis was only gone for a few minutes, but when she came back, her mood was obviously better.

The next day, when Eileen got up at seven o’clock, she saw that the people next to her were still asleep. She got out of bed to wash up and then left the

room.

stepped out, she saw Egbert, wearing a black coat, coming out of the boys‘ room

hands in his coat pockets, looked at Eileen

nodded slightly. You too?”

the

restaurant on the first floor, where free sandwiches were provided in the morning.

them. The two sitting by the window were exceptionally good–looking, and the aroma of coffee filled the air, creating a warm atmosphere that seemed plain yet

pedestrians hurried by on the street.

that there was still plenty of time,

few steps, she felt something was amiss behind her. She turned around and,

long, they came across a watch shop nearby. The watch shop had just opened for the

responded with a smile.

ordinary ones to classical luxury and cute fashion ones. Eileen stood in front

owner enthusiastically introduced it to her. This clock was a bit pricey, costing three hundred dollars. Hearing the price, Eileen gave a wry smile and shook her head. Even if the show allowed her to use her

lent her. Even if she sold herself,

suddenly asked next to her.

was still on the clock, but she shook her head and said, “It’s okay”

began to scrutinize her.

watch shop again on their way back. Eileen looked