Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 65 Reading

Eileen set her book down and walked over. The bodyguard opened the lunchbox, revealing three layers inside.

The first layer contained roasted chestnuts, the second layer had just a few pieces of sweet and sour pork, and the third layer held a nutritious savory oatmeal with vegetables.

Ever since that night when Eileen learned about her illness, she had spent most of the nights. alone in the small pavilion downstairs of the inpatient department, wiping away her tears.

His voice carried a hint of amusement as he helplessly asked her, “Why do you always seem to be crying whenever I see you?”

Eileen’s eyes glistened with tears, a few droplets clinging to her long, dark eyelashes. When she looked at him, she saw the pain in his eyes.

He gently wiped away her tears,

He was the kindest person she had ever encountered, even though she didn’t know who he

was.

Eileen never imagined that she would find warmth in the company of a stranger she had never met before.

Since then, he would visit her from time to time. Even her three meals a day would be delivered punctually. What was truly astonishing was that it seemed like he knew exactly what she liked to eat.

Eileen didn’t know why he was being so kind to her.

The bodyguard explained, “The roasted chestnuts dish is a recipe Mr. Smith learned from your housekeeper, as is the sweet and sour pork… This is the first time Mr. Smith has cooked, so please don’t be too critical, Ms. Eileen. If the food tastes really bad, you don’t have to force yourself to eat.”

“Why are there only three pieces?” Eileen asked.

“Ms. Eileen, your serious injury hasn’t healed yet, so you shouldn’t eat too much meat. Once you’re fully recovered, Mr. Smith promises to make up for it.”

I see… Eileen took the fork handed over by the bodyguard, ate the whole thing, chewed a few times, and then suddenly paused…

Her face didn’t show much emotion. She just continued to eat slowly, savoring every bite.

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because aside from Sharon,

remaining roasted chestnuts

her spare time, asking him to take them with him. He should be able to enjoy these pastries, right?

Fortunately for me, there were only a few pieces of sweet and sour pork instead

she saw that the bodyguard, who supposedly had already left earlier,

phone back to Eileen. “Mr. Smith wants to talk to

picked up the phone. “Hello…”

gentle, like a spring breeze by the

her clothes, suppressing the discomfort in her stomach. “I’m fine… You really don’t need to apologize. I’m already grateful that you cooked for me. No one hast ever cooked for me before… I really appreciate it.” She brought the phone to the balcony, resting her hand on the railing as she admired the view

a striking couple was walking down the hospital corridor. Their affectionate

Eric’s arm while carrying a bouquet of flowers in her other hand. The rather

hasn’t,” Eric answered.

school and

Eric had a rare day off, so Vera insisted on going out to have some fun with him, and they decided to visit Eileen at

at home all the time

hadn’t visited in a long time because it was mostly

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Sharon to prepare a variety of dishes to bring to the hospital. Having been cared for by Sharon over the past few months, Vera’s initially thin cheeks

in a twisted braid resting on her shoulder. She wore

entrance of the

not been for the familiar silhouette on the balcony, Vera would have thought they were about to

panic. She quickly said, “Sure. If you like it, I’ll make an extra serving of pastries for you in the future and bring it over. If there’s anything you can’t eat, just send me a

enjoy whatever you

brother has come

“Okay.”

phone, stepped out from the balcony, and handed the phone back to

“It’s all right.”

finally turned her gaze to Eric and Vera. Her eyes were indifferent, devoid of any emotion. Even the smile tugging at the corner of her mouth seemed perfunctory. “Eric,

of unease as she approached, extending the carnation in her hand. “I apologize, Eileen, for only coming to visit you now. I’ve been preoccupied with mock exams lately, constantly solving problems, and Eric… he also finishes work very late. I hope

a smile appearing on her lips. “It’s alright. I’ll be discharged from the hospital in a few days.