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.

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

it was almost eight o’clock.

she couldn’t change her

need to do something in return for living

of one’s own home. Even if it was allowed, freeloading

she took the mop from Eileen’s hands. “Why

replied, “It’s okay. I can’t just eat and drink here

Snow treats you like his own sister. It’s only right that you don’t have to do anything while you’re staying here

I

one thing for certain, anything given by others that wasn’t originally hers must be

a bath in the bathroom. Emerging with a misty aura, she dried her damp hair, water droplets clinging to her strands. As she closed the door behind her, she heard voices from the living room. It was a familiar voice. Eric

hairdryer and stepped into the bathroom to blow-dry her hair until it was completely dry.

forward to lend a hand. They settled him onto the couch

leave Mr. Snow to you,” Gavin

care of Eric. Be

nodded slightly and

Drinking to that extent had become

still feeling unwell?” Vera

okay,” Eric answered.

so much next time. You know your

remedy and quickly served it. “Vera,

the commotion outside, Eileen didn’t want to get involved. She put on her headphones and continued silently reciting Uprian vocabulary until half-past nine in the

on the bedside table that had

Eileen didn’t respond.

“Eileen?”

over and looked at the incoming call on the screen. Her eyes dimmed slightly when she saw the phone number. She unplugged the charger and placed the phone in front of

Vera said, “Your phone is ringing.”

call. Shortly

Eileen put

“Aren’t

the call?” Vera asked.

must have

She picked up her change of clothes and headed to

her phone again, glancing

she turned off her phone

to bed