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.

she mopped the entire living room. She had mysophobia, so she couldn’t stand anything dirty. It was one of her weaknesses… She also neatly arranged the shoes in the foyer.

was almost

she couldn’t

to do something in return for living under someone else’s

one’s own home. Even if it was allowed, freeloading could still make one

Eileen’s hands. “Why are you doing all this? Let me handle it

replied, “It’s okay. I can’t just eat and drink here without

only right that you don’t have to do anything while you’re

didn’t say anything. Really? I never considered him

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

droplets clinging to her strands. As she closed the door behind her,

then retrieved her hairdryer and stepped into the bathroom to

Eric back home, with Vera quickly stepping forward to lend a hand. They settled him onto the couch while Sharon was still in the kitchen preparing a hangover remedy.

leave Mr. Snow to you,” Gavin said.

Eric. Be careful on your way back,”

and quickly

alcohol. Drinking to that extent had become a habit for him, and

are you still feeling unwell?” Vera asked as she massaged his

okay,” Eric answered.

so much next time. You know your stomach can’t handle it.”

the hangover remedy and quickly served it. “Vera, please feed Mr. Snow quickly.”

on her headphones and continued silently

on the bedside table

Eileen didn’t respond.

“Eileen?”

call on the screen. Her eyes dimmed slightly when she saw

headphones. Vera

the incoming call. Shortly after,

thought, Eileen put the phone

“Aren’t

going to return the

person must have called me by

nodded thoughtfully without saying anything further. She picked up her change

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

emotions, she turned off

to bed before eleven.