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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at the messages,

if she were constantly being observed. She could even imagine

relationship hadn’t reached the point where she must report to him at any time or follow his every wish, and Eileen didn’t particularly like this

by one. Yvette had only

her shoes as

the hall had mostly dispersed, and Jacqueline was seeing off

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

birthday gift that Gavin had.

wristwatch, his eyes as 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 mouth and yawning out of the corner of his eye, he

fine, Vera responded.

feel free to join me for a meal. It’s getting late… I should take Vera home now. Excuse me.”

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

man nodded slightly. “Of course.”

hand, left the banquet hall

She wrapped herself tighter in the coat Eric had given her. “Eric… why do I get the feeling that

any trace of emotion on his

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with joy and anger

even fathom his true thoughts.

get in the car.” He

him, she also spotted Eileen, who had just emerged from the

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

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

the housekeeper, saying, “You can head back,

be careful on your way

Thank you,” Eileen replied with

the cold wind, she hugged herself and stared at her own

a figure appeared in front of her, and she was now

an overcoat.

Eileen looked up at the figure with surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a brief pause,

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

he saw everything.

Eileen hadn’t seen