Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 27 Vera Was Preparing Supper For Eric

Eric woke up and found himself drenched in sweat, his heart still heavy with the pain of losing Eileen. The emotions from his dream felt overwhelming-sadness, depression, and heartbreak engulfed him, leaving him breathless. He could not believe that a mere dream could evoke such intense feelings, especially with the unexpected twist of Eileen’s death and his own heartbroken demise alongside hers. It all seemed too absurd to be real.

“Eric, you’re awake!” Vera’s gentle voice brought him back to reality.

Glancing at the clock on the wall, Eric realized it was already afternoon and it was getting dark outside. How long did he sleep?

Noticing the redness in Vera’s eyes, as if she had been crying.

“Vera, aren’t you at school?”

Vera replied with a sad tine, “Eric, did you forget? You said you were gonna pick me up after school every Friday. I’ve waited for you for quite some time and you didn’t show up. So. I called Gavin and he said you were sick and I rushed here.”

“I’m sorry, I forgot!” Eric apologized, his mind still in disarray from the vivid dream he had just experienced.

“Eric, are you feeling any better? Do you want some water?” Vera asked with concern.

“No,” Eric replied quietly.

“Okay,” Vera replied softly, noticing Eric’s discomfort. She held his hand tightly and remained quietly by his side.

Just then, a knock came at the door. Eric opened his eyes and directed his gaze towards the door, granting permission to enter.

“Mr. Eric, it’s time to eat. Are you feeling better?” Sharon entered the room.

Eric’s heart sank for some reason. “I’m feeling better. Where is Eileen?” he inquired.

Sharon responded, “Eileen is eating downstairs! Would you like me to call her for you, Mr. Eric?”

Eileen? Why did I mention Eileen? Was I still fixated on her?

Feeling weary, Eric covered his eyes with his hands and said, “It’s alright, Vera, you can go and have your meal too.”

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you company after

“Sure,” Eric acknowledged.

for the weekend to take care of Eric. If need be, she would take him to the

not seen much of Eric,

sat on

eight o’clock in the evening, Will returned

almost been fired, and the room was in a mess with the bed sheets scattered everywhere. Eric had spent the night sleeping on an uncovered

small and insignificant in this family, so she kept silent, not daring

Eric falling. sick has nothing to do with Sharon: It’s all

Will’s eyes, no one in the family could compare to Eric. Even though Eric was merely sick, Sharon had to suffer

if this happens again!”

“Yes, Mr. Swan!”

away and

Sharon back to her room and tended to her wounds. Eileen could not help. but imagine how much pain Sharon must have endured. After all, Sharon had been a

cry, silly girl. I’m fine,” Sharon

he hit you! Will is a scum. How could he do

Sharon’s eyes turned cold suddenly. “Eileen, he’s

“I understand,

a car parked at the gate.

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dress was seated in the passenger seat. Although Eileen could only see the outline of her profile, she was Elsie.

makeup

and left. Elsie’s presence seemed to have. puzzled

was sharp and suspicious. If he suspected that Eileen. knew about Elsie teaming up with him, Eric would not let her off lightly. She might meet at terrible end without even realizing how

to be safe, she had to reassure Eric and remove any

were to approach Eric directly and say, “Eric, I don’t care about what you’re trying to do to the Swan family or what you plan to do to Will. I won’t stop you. If

to a faster demise. She had to be careful in dispelling Eric’s doubts and make him believe that she