Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 111 Your Phone Call

Not wanting to disturb them further, Sharon decided to let them study in peace.

At half-past six, Vera closed her book and put down her pen. “Eileen, did Mr. Swan pressure you? Coming from a good family like yours, you don’t have to work so hard.”

Eileen’s hands stopped moving as her train of thought was interrupted. “It has nothing to do with my father. I just set high standards for myself and always feel like I should try harder.”

Eileen didn’t want to stop. She didn’t want to be like her past self, relying on money to get a degree. She wanted to be independent and self-reliant like Sarah, not needing anyone’s help. Even if she were to leave, she could support herself.

“I understand. There’s a lot of pressure in Class One. Just make sure you don’t overwork yourself. I’m going to grab something to eat. Don’t stay up too late studying,” Vera advised.

Eileen nodded.

After Vera left, Eileen finished the rest of her homework and then joined the others.

Most of the dishes prepared by Sharon were Eileen’s favorites. Eileen preferred lighter dishes, while Vera and Eric enjoyed spicy food. There were also plates of hot wings and shakshuka.

Eileen decided to skip the spicy dishes and reached for the sweet and sour pork with her fork. As she tasted it, she found the flavor to be just as delicious as always.

The dining table was relatively quiet. Will had set a rule for Eileen to not speak while eating or before going to bed, so she rarely talked during meals.

Vera, on the other hand, was free to do as she pleased.

…

“Sharon, please sit down and join us for dinner!” Vera invited.

“No need. You guys go ahead and eat,” Sharon declined.

While enjoying her food, Eileen casually suggested, “Let’s eat together. We’re not at home, so there’s no need for so many formalities.”

Sharon smiled and said, “I’ve made chicken stew, just wait a moment…” There was an indescribable emotion in her eyes. She hadn’t been home for a few days, and Eileen seemed to be growing more and more melancholic, not smiling as much as before.

Seeing Eileen in that state saddened Sharon.

Eileen nodded.

Eileen ate an extra bowl of food than usual. After finishing, Vera helped Sharon clean up the table and wash the dishes.

Eileen didn’t know what to do. She decided to sweep the floor, but it still didn’t feel clean enough, so she mopped the entire living room. She had mysophobia, so she couldn’t stand anything dirty.

was almost eight

that she couldn’t change her habits.

to do something in return for living

close relatives couldn’t compare to the comfort of one’s own home. Even if it was allowed, freeloading

into the bathroom, she took the mop from Eileen’s hands. “Why are you doing all this? Let me handle it from

okay. I can’t just eat

you’re saying. Mr. Snow treats you like his own sister. It’s only right

anything. Really? I never

by others that wasn’t originally hers

strands. As she closed the door behind her, she heard voices from the living room. It was a familiar

closing it behind her. She then retrieved her hairdryer and stepped into the bathroom to blow-dry her hair until it

quickly stepping forward to lend a hand. They settled him onto the couch while Sharon was still in the

Mr. Snow to

of Eric. Be

nodded slightly and quickly walked out.

was sprawled out on the couch, reeking of alcohol. Drinking to that extent had become a habit for him, and Vera had

unwell?” Vera asked as she massaged

Eric

time. You know your stomach

hangover remedy and quickly served it.

on her headphones and continued

glanced at the ringing phone on the bedside table that had been charging for quite some time

Eileen didn’t respond.

“Eileen?”

screen. Her eyes dimmed slightly when she saw the phone number. She unplugged the charger and placed the

her headphones. Vera said, “Your phone is

at the incoming call.

thought, Eileen put the phone

“Aren’t

the call?”

“The person must have called me by

She picked up her change of clothes and

the door close, Eileen picked up her phone again, glancing at the

emotions, she turned off her phone

went to bed before eleven.