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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decade passing in the blink of an eye, he knew her inside and out. He knew what she loved to eat and what she liked. A single glance from

heart, but when the words reached her lips, she could only manage to say, “I understand. If there’s nothing else, I’d

was about to go up the stairs when Eric’s voice stopped her once again. “It’s not yet.

pulled out two chairs. He sat in one, legs crossed, watching her with

does he

She didn’t move.

an

made her way over

If you don’t eat

already gone cold, and with her sensitive stomach, she

you trying to make me

all, Eric was well aware of

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

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 anyone again. Enjoy your meal. If you want to eat,

table. With a forceful shove, Eileen found

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

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her brows, not uttering a single

wasn’t holding back. His hawk-like gaze was fixed on

there was none

in this state. Eric’s frustration grew more

matter? Can’t even beg for mercy now?” Eric scoffed.

wanted to harm her, he wouldn’t

it here.

the events of tonight, he wanted her to beg for

soon fell, painting a picture of pitiful vulnerability. She resembled a delicate flower ravaged by the rain, its petals torn and scattered. Anyone who saw her in

I die, I will never beg you for mercy in this lifetime. You’ll surely go to hell after you

it was unfair that fate still allowed him to

have already become a demon from hell.

will take you to hell

the Smith family, Eric was

the girl who

next second, Eric pulled her up like a chick, his hand gripping her neck, pinning her body against the wall. His eyes were as red as a