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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messages,

feel touched by the sender’s concern, for her, it felt as if she were constantly being observed. She could even imagine the tone and expression Jasper would have when saying these

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

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

her feet into her shoes as it grew late, Eileen

mostly dispersed, and Jacqueline was seeing off guests at the door.

what happened last time. But if

the 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, with

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

Vera responded.

to join me for a

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

nodded slightly. “Of

holding onto Eric’s hand, left the banquet hall

wrapped herself tighter in the coat Eric had

him closely, eager not to miss any trace of

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with joy and

Vera couldn’t even fathom his true thoughts.

“Don’t overthink it; get in the car.”

Vera observed him, she also spotted Eileen, who had just emerged

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

to the front of 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 just

careful on

right. Thank you,” Eileen replied with a

in Alan’s car. Shivering in the cold wind, she hugged herself and

an eye, a figure appeared in front of her, and she was

an overcoat.

thick, black coat enveloped her. Eileen looked up at the figure with surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a brief

her ankle while walking and was cursing in frustration, so I couldn’t resist coming back to check on her, and

he saw

at that time, Eileen hadn’t seen him.