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.

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

go back to

closed her eyes once more, and decided to continue sleeping for a little while

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[Winston's Mansion: Eveline's Room]

and got dressed. But all the while, Susan, whom she had seen on her way home, continued to occupy

seeing things correctly or if it was all in her head. Nevertheless, she was able to see properly, even

the long mirror, mindlessly running the comb through her silky hair as

kind of person to tell lies to anyone, especially herself. So when Eveline realized that she actually did,

to spin in circles, making it difficult for her to think clearly. And when she couldn't handle it, she finally dropped everything else and decided to call Susan

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

Young. How are you doing?" Susan greeted Eveline with a

the corner of her heart, Susan expected a call from Eveline and

was sure the lady she saw earlier was Susan, but then why

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

was just curious about how long you plan to stay in your hometown. I intended to get back to the mansion before Dad got there." Eveline inquired in a normal but oblique

feeling hopeless about the falsehood she

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

desired duration of stay there? If it is urgent, I can return today," Susan continued, clinging to

is unclear why she planned to deceive

return by tomorrow?" she said, trying to

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

knew her young Miss needed her and there was no way she could

a deep breath. No matter how much Susan tried not to talk about it,

and saw herself in the mirror, preparing to face the family about her unexpected return, but not before coming up with a

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[Breakfast Table]

longer enjoy being here? Why suddenly plan to return home?" With worried