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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didn’t want to criticize his effort because aside from Sharon, no

the oatmeal and the sweet and sour pork. The remaining roasted chestnuts could be eaten later. When someone comes bearing gifts, I can’t let them

spare time, asking him to take them with him. He should be able

me, there were only a few pieces of sweet and sour pork instead of a whole plate! Otherwise, I might suffer from food poisoning and have to

saw that the bodyguard, who supposedly had already left earlier, was on the

phone back to Eileen. “Mr. Smith

picked up the phone. “Hello…”

okay?” The voice was warm and gentle, like a spring breeze by the ear, pleasing to

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

the ward, a striking couple was walking down the hospital corridor.

a bouquet of flowers in her other hand. The rather heavy

She hasn’t,” Eric

school and had been resting at

insisted on going out to have some fun with him, and they decided to visit Eileen at the

cooped up at home all the time would surely drive one

in a long time because

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a variety of dishes to bring to the hospital. Having been cared for by Sharon over the past

in a twisted braid resting on her shoulder. She wore

the ward, they noticed an unfamiliar

not been for the familiar silhouette on the balcony, Vera would have thought

a touch of 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

always enjoy whatever you

My brother has

“Okay.”

balcony, and handed the phone back to the bodyguard.

“It’s all right.”

gaze to Eric and Vera. Her eyes were indifferent, devoid of any emotion. Even the smile tugging at the corner of her

seeing that Eric remained silent, Vera felt a sense 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

on her lips. “It’s alright. I’ll be discharged from the hospital in a few days. Thank you for coming to see me. Let me get