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.

the closet and secure it before Susan could see it, so she no longer

can go back

breath, closed her eyes once more, and decided to continue

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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

not sure if she was seeing things correctly or if it was all in her head. Nevertheless, she was able to see properly, even from a distance,

mindlessly running the comb through her silky hair

especially herself. So when Eveline realized that

to think clearly. And when she couldn't handle it, she finally dropped everything else and decided to call

ear, Eveline waited for Susan to answer and just expected the

you doing?" Susan

Susan expected a call from Eveline

the incident. She was sure the lady she saw earlier was Susan, but then why would she lie to her when she

why are you not saying anything?" Susan's anxious voice pulled Eveline from

Susan. I am doing great. I was just curious about how long you plan to stay in your hometown. I intended

she hesitated, feeling hopeless about the

if Young Miss is feeling homesick?' she wondered, keeping in check with

Susan continued, clinging to her lies. She can not just tell Eveline that she is in the city and

hearing Susan's words and she nodded in understanding. It is unclear why she planned to deceive

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

Susan to believe her lies, but she could not bring herself anywhere close to Gabriel's circle of

said without hesitation. She knew her young Miss needed her and there was no way she could leave her

a faint hum before ending the call and releasing a deep breath. No matter how much Susan tried not to talk about it, something

herself in the mirror, preparing to face the family about her unexpected return, but not before coming

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[Breakfast Table]

happened, sweetheart? Do you no longer enjoy being here? Why suddenly plan to return home?" With