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 as if she were constantly being observed. She could even imagine the tone and

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

one by one. Yvette had only made a brief appearance, going

feet into her shoes as it grew late, Eileen prepared

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

a grudge about what happened last time. But if you’re free, how about treating me to

its scent overpowering and somewhat discomforting. However, this perfume happened to be the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for Yvette-a

as a bottomless abyss, devoid of any emotion. “As long as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he

Vera responded.

for a meal. It’s getting late… I should take

“All right then! I’ll come find you after school tomorrow. Remember, you promised to treat me to a meal,

slightly.

left the banquet

quick chill. She wrapped herself tighter in the coat Eric had given her. “Eric… why

to miss any

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with joy

even fathom his true thoughts.

in the car.” He opened the passenger door.

who had just

took each step with difficulty, supported by a housekeeper at

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

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

be careful on

Eileen replied

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

a figure appeared in front of her, and she

an overcoat.

the figure with surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a

saw 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

saw

at that time, Eileen hadn’t seen

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