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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company after dinner,”

“Sure,” Eric acknowledged.

care of Eric. If need be,

I had not seen much of Eric, happy

relaxed, Eileen sat on the sofa, watching variety

the evening,

to check on him. Sharon had almost been fired, and the room was in a mess with the bed sheets scattered everywhere. Eric

felt small and insignificant in this family, so she kept silent,

“Dad, Eric falling. sick has nothing to

Eric was merely sick, Sharon had to suffer severe consequences, which felt

blame me for firing you if this happens again!”

replied, “Yes, Mr.

threw his cane away and stormed

not help. but imagine how much pain Sharon must have endured. After all, Sharon had been a loyal.

girl. I’m fine,” Sharon comforted

is a scum. How could he

Sharon’s eyes turned cold suddenly. “Eileen, he’s your father. Don’t be disrespectful.”

did not say anything else. “I understand, Sharon.

her room, she noticed a car parked at the gate. A

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

makeup

Eric and left. Elsie’s presence seemed to have. puzzled Will, and he had not returned home

curtains upon seeing the car leave. She could not be sure if Elsie noticed her, but she knew Eric was sharp and suspicious. If he suspected that Eileen. knew

safe, she had to reassure Eric and remove any doubts he might have. However, she could not reveal

say, “Eric, I don’t care about what you’re trying to do to the Swan family or what you plan to do

to a faster demise. She had to be careful in