Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 89 Mercy

“Vera, please go upstairs and rest for a while.”

Vera glanced at Eric, then at Eileen, “Eric, Eileen just had a fright. Please don’t intimidate. her.”

Vera didn’t like it when Eric was alone with Eileen. Sometimes, she couldn’t help but wonder if Eric truly had feelings for her.

If he doesn’t like me, then what about the things he said to me?

Vera had never truly heard Eric express his affection for her.

This made her feel incredibly insecure.

Vera went up the stairs. Seeing the tense atmosphere, Mary stammered, “Sh-Should I leave as well?”

Eric shot her a sharp, icy glance, which frightened Mary so much that she immediately turned around and ran away.

Until there were only two people left in the living room.

An oppressive chill hung in the air, so heavy that it left Eileen struggling to breathe.

“Do my words mean nothing to you?” Eric approached her steadily, emitting a chilling aura. Even without looking at him, Eileen could sense the expression on his face in that moment.

His demeanor was a stark contrast to when Jasper had shown concern for her just a moment. ago. He was in complete control of his emotions, like a demon who had just emerged from

hell.

“I haven’t forgotten, Eileen nervously wiped the cold sweat from her palms, too uneasy to meet his gaze. She further explained, “Richard came to pick me up today. I couldn’t refuse him. I took this opportunity to clarify things with him. Eric, what more do you want from me? I’ve done everything you asked. What else do you expect me to do?”

“Look up,” his voice was commanding, issuing orders.

Eileen lifted her head, staring into his dark, piercing eyes. There was an intimidating aura

about him.

Eric chuckled lightly. “Do you know where your biggest flaw lies, Eileen? I don’t appreciate it when you lie to me!”

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what she loved to eat and what she liked. A single glance from her was enough

her lips, she could only manage to say, “I understand. If there’s nothing else, I’d like to go back and rest.”

the stairs when Eric’s voice stopped her once again. “It’s not yet. midnight. Come over.”

one, legs crossed, watching her with a calm and composed

does he want to

She didn’t move.

for an invitation?” he

her way over and took a seat beside

most? If you don’t eat the

already gone cold, and with her sensitive stomach, she

trying to make me sick?”

well aware of her condition.

if you don’t behave, there will be consequences. That’s the

stood up. “You’re just a child my father adopted. You have no right to dictate what I should do. Whether you believe it or not, there’s no possibility between him and me. Neither you nor Jasper, from now on, will I ever fall for

to go up the stairs, a sharp pain shot through her scalp. Eric dragged her to the dining table. With a forceful shove, Eileen found herself

believed he would truly harm her. His grip tightened. The pain was suffocating, and she could hardly breathe. The chill from the ground seeped

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brows, not uttering

holding back. His hawk-like gaze was fixed on her, relishing the pleasure brought

had expected to hear her cry and beg for mercy, but there was none of that, not

in this state. Eric’s frustration

Can’t even beg for mercy now?”

truly wanted to harm her,

it here.

wanted her to beg for mercy, to surrender, but

picture of pitiful vulnerability. She resembled a delicate

“Even if I die, I will never beg you for mercy

many lives on his hands, Eileen felt that it was unfair that fate still allowed him to live.

already become a demon

will take you to hell

Eileen truly wanted to be a part of the Smith family, Eric

swiftly grabbed the girl who was attempting to

a chick, his hand gripping her neck, pinning her body against the wall. His eyes were as red as a