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,

sender’s concern, for her, it felt as if she were constantly being observed. She

the point where she must report to him at any

the people around had already left one by one. Yvette had only made a brief appearance, going upstairs and

feet into her shoes as it grew late,

eleven o’clock, the crowd in the hall had mostly dispersed, and Jacqueline was seeing off guests at

Considering the gift, I won’t hold a grudge about what happened last time. But if you’re free,

the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen

deep and inscrutable as a bottomless abyss, devoid of any emotion. “As long as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he replied. Noticing Vera covering her

fine, Vera

feel free to join me for a meal.

uttering a word. “All right then! I’ll come find

man nodded slightly. “Of

hand, left the banquet

gentle breeze lifted the hem of her skirt, bringing a quick chill. She wrapped herself tighter in the coat Eric had given her. “Eric… why do I get the feeling

scrutinized him closely, eager not to miss any trace of

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with joy and anger never showing.

even fathom his true

replied, “Don’t overthink it; get in the car.”

spotted Eileen, who had

Eileen took each step with difficulty, supported by

and awaited the start of the car. Seizing the opportunity,

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

be careful on your way back.”

Thank you,” Eileen replied with a

in Alan’s car. Shivering in the cold wind, she hugged herself and stared at her own

a figure appeared in front of her,

an overcoat.

coat enveloped her. Eileen looked up at the figure with surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a brief pause, she stammered, “W-What are you

walking and was cursing in frustration, so I couldn’t resist coming back to check on her, and to my surprise, I found her shivering in the cold by the

saw

Eileen hadn’t seen

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