Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 12 Used To Being Alone

Eileen’s school uniform was different from the usual boring shirt and skirt. It was an English uniform, with a blazer and shiny leather shoes. The schoolbag was made of a special material as well.

Petalburg High School was right across the road from Cloudberg Public School, a regular public school. It was, however, the most desirable public school, and all the students who went to Cloudberg were intelligent and talented.

The students at Petalburg got in relying on their parents’ wealth and

power.

The students at Cloudberg were not so well off, but had gotten into the school by working hard.

The wealth gap had driven a wedge between both schools, and they had been rivals for the longest time.

Eileen blinked. She seemed to catch sight of Eric’s car among the black SUVs, stopping at the school across the road.

Sure enough, Vera got out of the car.

Was Eric sending Vera to study at Cloudberg?

Eric sensed someone was staring at him. He turned around instinctively, and was greeted by the sight of Eileen in her black uniform.

She had her hair up in a ponytail, her tall and slender figure making her stand out in the crowd.

Eileen had not expected for him to turn around all of a sudden. She merely nodded and smiled, greeting him.

“Eileen-” A chubby girl in glasses and pigtails ran up to Eileen.

hand. “You’re back,

of the education minister.

also classmates with Eileen.

much of a

much better

today? Also, why are you so quiet? You used to be scowling all the time, why does it feel like you’re a

fuss and took

you so

quite often. This left her on her own most of the time, which

not care for making friends much, either. Everyone saw Eileen as an outcast, introverted

loner.

only one who would talk to her, and Eileen hardly ever

I meant! I think you look nice like this too,

best reputation in school. Her family background was considered a

one.

who had blood stained on their hands just so they could have a place in

and illegal. It was only after the blow that they finally stopped what they were doing. Eileen’s grandfather had even gone to prison.

not have much money or power,

for the Swan family. No one from this

away from Eileen’s retreating back, glancing at his watch. “There’s still time. I’ll

in.”

clad in a regular

despite being plain, did little to hide Vera’s beauty. She was just the kind of person who

off work early at night I’ll