Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 97

Chapter 97 What It Means To Like Someone

Eileen used to be ruthless and willful, often leading the bullying of others. However, with the arrival of Elm, she gradually found herself isolated and oppressed, becoming the one

subjected to bullying.

Eileen acknowledged her wrongdoing. She couldn’t justify her past actions, nor could she find the words to explain.

Overall, this banquet was far from enjoyable.

Even if her connection with Yvette was only superficial, whether she leveraged her relationship to get close to Eric or played matchmaker for Yvette and Eric, using her departure from Eric and the Swan family to her advantage-none of it mattered.

Eileen still wanted to maintain this relationship.

As the sky darkened and the temperature dropped, her shawl was no longer sufficient to ward off the chill. Eileen had the Friedman family’s housekeeper fetch another bottle of safflower oil, which she used to massage her ankles. It took over half an hour for the swelling to finally subside.

At that moment, someone approached. “Miss, is this your phone?”

“Yes, it is. Could you please put it on the table for me? It’s rather inconvenient for me right

now.

The housekeeper noted, “Your phone has been ringing non-stop.”

“Got it.” Eileen’s dress lacked pockets, making it inconvenient to carry a phone. Typically, phones would be stored in the deposit box at the entrance when they arrived.

Eileen was curious about who would call her at this hour.

Wiping her hands, she picked up her phone just as the call came through again. She chose not to answer, allowing it to disconnect automatically.

More messages followed.

Why haven’t you gone back yet?

Is your foot feeling any better?

Do you

need me to send Fabian to pick you up?

Eileen… return the message.

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messages, Eileen felt

constantly being observed.

at any time or follow his every wish, and Eileen didn’t particularly

already left one by one. Yvette had only made a brief appearance,

slipping her feet into her shoes as it grew

eleven o’clock, the crowd in the hall had mostly dispersed, and

about what happened last time. But if you’re free, how

this perfume happened to be the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for Yvette-a limited edition for the year, with a set costing over a thousand, certainly not cheap.

emotion. “As long as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he replied. Noticing Vera covering

fine, Vera responded.

whenever you have the time, feel free to join me for a meal. It’s getting late… I should take Vera home now.

casting a glance at Vera without uttering a word. “All right then! I’ll come find you after school

man nodded slightly. “Of course.”

Eric’s hand, left the

breeze lifted the hem of her skirt, bringing a quick chill. She wrapped herself tighter in the coat Eric had

eager not to miss any trace of

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too well, with joy and anger never

couldn’t even fathom his

“Don’t overthink it; get in

Eileen, who had just emerged from

along. Eileen took each step with difficulty, supported by a housekeeper at her side.

the car, settled into the driver’s seat, and awaited the start of the car. Seizing

saying, “You can head back, ma’am. My driver’s

careful on your

you,” Eileen replied with

remained in Alan’s car. Shivering in the cold wind,

blink of an eye, a figure appeared in front of

an overcoat.

surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a brief

back to check on her, and to my surprise, I found her

he saw everything.

time, Eileen hadn’t

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