Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 69 69: Are you leaving because of me?

The sound of the knock on the door startled Tiffany out of her deep sleep. She turned her head and adjusted her vision, blinking her sleepy eyes in response to Susan's worried voice.

"Tiffany, are you there? What happened? Why aren't you responding to me?"

Hearing Susan say something troubling, Tiffany scowled. Then, for some reason, it dawned on her, and she immediately began to glance down at the mess she had made the night before.

Gabriel's picture covered up most of her bed and even the floor beneath her leg. No one knew about her having Gabriel's picture hidden inside her closet, not even her mother, whom she secured inside the locker with the keys in her bag.

"I need to clean this mess before Mom takes the whole house on her head," Tiffany mumbled frantically, and she began to pick up the pictures, pushing them back into the closet and fastening the door.

Once she was sure that nothing was left behind, she quickly rushed to open the door, only to see the worried Susan standing in front of her.

Tiffany was shocked to see her mother in tears, but instead of sobbing, she tried to calm her racing heart by looking down and closing her eyes.

"I thought something happened to you," she muttered breathlessly and then lifted her head to turn to face Tiffany.

"Why weren't you answering? I nearly lost my mind." Susan's worried expression changed to one of anger, and her tone also altered as she glared at Tiffany doubtfully.

Tiffany, who was still trying to fathom her thoughts, yawned, "I was sleeping, Mom, and you ended up waking me up with your constant banging." She turned and walked back into the room, feigning indifference.

Susan frowned as she watched her daughter return to bed without making a sound. Though Tiffany was a light sleeper who would wake up at the sound of a bug, it was surprising to see her sound asleep. And for some unknown reason, it didn't sit well with Susan.

"Well, now that you are awake, why not get changed and join me for breakfast? I have made all of your favorite dishes," Susan remarked, glancing around the unclean room.

'I'll make sure to arrange everything after Tiffany leaves for college'

"Mom, I need to get some more sleep. I will wake up like usual," Tiffany remarked as she reclined on the bed and shut her eyes, only to hear Susan sigh.

"All right, then I will reheat for you," she said, leaving the room.

After the door shut, Tiffany abruptly opened her eyes and exhaled deeply. She was relieved that her mother had been able to easily believe her lies, even though she had just managed to get caught.

it before Susan could see it, so she no longer had anything to worry

back to sleep

closed her eyes once more, and decided

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[Winston's Mansion: Eveline's Room]

quick shower, Eveline stepped out of the bathroom and got dressed. But all the while, Susan, whom she had seen on

things correctly or if it was all in her head. Nevertheless, she was able

long mirror, mindlessly running the comb through her silky hair as she continued to debate whether or

the kind of person to tell lies to anyone, especially

for her to think clearly. And when she couldn't handle it, she finally

for Susan to answer

you doing?" Susan greeted Eveline

heart, Susan expected a call from Eveline

as she wondered how she should approach Susan about the incident. She was sure the lady she saw

you not saying anything?" Susan's anxious voice pulled Eveline from her reverie, causing her to clear her throat

long you plan to stay in your hometown. I intended

she hesitated, feeling hopeless about the falsehood she had

feeling homesick?' she wondered, keeping in check with

it is urgent, I can return today," Susan continued, clinging to her lies.

is unclear why she planned to

by tomorrow?" she said, trying to hide her feelings. "I intend to go home the day

lies, but she could not bring herself anywhere close to Gabriel's circle of influence after what

hesitation. She knew her young Miss needed her

releasing a deep breath. No matter how much Susan tried not to talk

mirror, preparing to face

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[Breakfast Table]

return home?" With worried eyes, Belle posed the question to Eveline, who