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

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

the point where she must report to him at any time

people around had already left one by one. Yvette had only made a brief appearance, going upstairs and not

into her shoes as it

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

last time. But if you’re free, how about treating me to a meal tomorrow? What do you

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

abyss, devoid of any emotion. “As long as you’re

Vera responded.

have the time, feel free to join me for a meal. It’s getting late…

then! I’ll come find you after school tomorrow. Remember, you promised to treat me to a meal, so not

man nodded slightly.

onto Eric’s hand, left the banquet hall

chill. She wrapped herself tighter in the coat

miss any trace of

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with joy and anger

fathom his true thoughts.

get in the car.”

observed him, she also spotted Eileen, who had just emerged from the main entrance. She really

Eileen took each step with difficulty, supported by a

settled into the driver’s seat, and awaited the start of the car. Seizing the opportunity, Vera pressed the window button, closing it.

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

be careful on your way back.”

you,” Eileen replied

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

figure appeared

an overcoat.

with surprised eyes, her eyelashes

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.”

saw everything.

at that time, Eileen hadn’t

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