Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

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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the messages, Eileen felt nothing.

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

she must report to him at any time or follow his every wish, and Eileen didn’t particularly like this

around had already left one by one. Yvette had only

as it grew late,

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

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

latest high-end perfume of the year, its scent overpowering and somewhat discomforting. However, this perfume happened to be the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for Yvette-a limited edition for the year,

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

fine, Vera

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

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

slightly. “Of

onto Eric’s hand, left the banquet hall with

her skirt, bringing a quick chill. She wrapped herself tighter in the coat

not to miss any trace of

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too well, with joy and anger never

couldn’t even fathom his true thoughts.

get in the car.” He opened the passenger door.

she also spotted Eileen, who had

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

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

“You can head back, ma’am.

careful on your way back.”

Eileen replied with a smile.

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

appeared in front

an overcoat.

thick, black 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

a clumsy girl who twisted her ankle while 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 roadside.” His gentle amber eyes

saw

that time, Eileen