Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 32 Jasper? A Tattooed Gangster?

Watching Eric leave, Eileen stood at the bus stop, still wearing the Petalburg High School uniform, distinguished by the knight riding and archery school badge on her chest. Anyone with a keen eye could easily identify her school affiliation.

Amidst the bustling street, Eileen’s bright appearance made her stand out, attracting both. friendly and potentially malicious attention.

Just then, three troublemakers approached Eileen.

It was still the year 2000, with no street cameras, and technology was not as advanced as it would be later. This made it challenging to gather evidence in case of any untoward incidents, leaving wrongdoers with a sense of impunity.

As the hooligans closed in, she instinctively lowered her head, hoping they would pass by without incident. Unfortunately, luck was not on her side that day.

“Hey, little girl, where are you off to? Want us to accompany you?” one of the hooligans

taunted.

“Look, she’s a student from Petalburg High School. I heard only rich families send their kids. there. Does this little beauty have some money to spare us?” another one chimed in.

With three people surrounding her, Eileen had no escape route, and bystanders preferred to avoid getting involved in such situations, leaving her feeling stranded and vulnerable.

Terrified, Eileen took a few steps back and nervously retrieved a black wallet from her schoolbag, but it was swiftly snatched from her before she could even open it.

The young gangster checked the contents and his eyes gleamed upon seeing the bills inside. “Wow, I didn’t expect this little maggot, to be quite wealthy!” he remarked with a hint of surprise.

“And there’s a student ID card,” one of his companions observed, taking a closer look at the card. Upon seeing the name, the trio exchanged glances, their expressions changing.

They then looked back at Eileen and the one holding the ID card asked, “Why are you out of school so early, girl? Why don’t you come and have some fun with us?”

As he spoke, he extended a hand toward Eileen…

On the opposite side of the street, Elsie leaned against the car window, placing her hands on her forehead, leisurely observing the people nearby. He spoke casually to Eric, who was

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beside him, “Darling, aren’t you gonna rescue her? It won’t matter if I don’t. In this situation, no one will ever find out about us.”

Elsie moved closer and hooked her arm around Eric’s, intimately observing the scene not far away. She could not help but admit that Eileen was undeniably beautiful, which sparked a hint of jealousy within her.

“You really fear nothing, Elsie!” Eric’s eyes darkened, his intimidating presence growing

Nevertheless, Elsie smiled like a flower, undeterred, and continued to approach him.

stronger.

openly.

red nails brushed against his firm chest, saying, “Fine! Let’s face death together and become a pair of ghosts. It’s not a bad outcome. We’ll be together in the

slowly reached out to Eric’s chest.

chest and pushed her away, warning, “Do you think Will doesn’t know what you’re doing? Elsie, don’t

As long as I have you…

death would affect me? Once Will finds out, do you think it

a businessman, and I only see things that

your

an evil grin forming on his face. “You can’t even compare

of people. Pawns he could use and friends who

eyes, anyone could be married or have

on her lips but with a chilly glint

gaze.

known each other for ten years, and I can’t even measure up to Eileen. Do you truly care about me, Eric?”

be honest, are you even

the disturbing scene as they mistreated Eileen, uncertain about whether he should intervene. However, before he could make a decision, several suited bodyguards appeared out of nowhere and quickly subdued the

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once neatly tied hair, adorned with a

bus stop, and the window slowly rolled down, revealing a young and handsome man inside. He spoke gently, asking,

like a vulnerable princess on the streets, exuded a poignant beauty. She timidly shook her head, sniffled, and trembled, shedding a few tears

boy Eileen had met at the hospital. Seeing his smile, she felt at sense of

don’t be afraid. I’ll take you wherever you’re going,” he

of her hand and replied, “No, thank you. My driver will

young man smiled gently, saying, “No worries, I’ll wait with

nodded and said. “Yes.”

your wallet, Miss” one of the bodyguards said, handing her the wallet they

too frightened to notice where

man asked, “Check if

her wallet and inspected its contents. Thankfully, her ID card and student card. were still

those people go?” Eileen asked.

them to the police station so that it won’t happen again,” the

noticed the torn school uniform on Eileen’s body

Eileen quickly covered her open collar to hide her exposed skin, feeling a bit. flustered. Despite the age gap that could span two lifetimes, she could not help

saying, “These are my backup clothes, I haven’t worn them before, so they’re clean. If you don’t mind, you