Chapter 122 If Only This Lasts Forever

Just as Eileen was about to leave the restroom, someone appeared.

Ms. Ellen!

Richard?

Eileen could tell from his approach that he had something to say to her.

“May I have a quick word with you?”

As expected!

The voice-activated lights illuminated the emergency exit, while the floor below remained.

dark.

Eileen hesitated before asking, “What is it, Richard?”

“Ms. Eileen, please take a look at this.”

Richard handed her a piece of paper. Eileen unfolded it and realized it was a psychological medical report indicating severe depression.

The report had been completed just over a week ago.

Eileen scrutinized the name column several times to confirm that it was Jasper’s.

Her heart skipped a beat. “W-what’s this?”

He seems perfectly normal in private and at school, as if nothing is wrong.

“As you’ve observed, Ms. Eileen, Mr. Smith hasn’t fully recovered from his illness. No matter how much we urge him to take his medication, he consistently declines, citing his busy work schedule. Mr. Smith also has a bad temper. Just a few days ago, he struck a shareholder who opposed his project proposal during the shareholders meeting. This type of incident has happened repeatedly. If this pattern continues, other shareholders may propose removing Mr. Smith from his position.”

Eileen asked, “So, Richard, what would you like me to do?”

He pleaded, “For the sake of the many times Mr. Smith has helped you, please persuade him to receive treatment. Right now, you’re the only one who can convince him.”

Eileen furrowed her brows and hesitated. “Richard, you’ve been by his side for so many years, and you haven’t been able to persuade him. I’ve only met him a few times…”

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responded. Ms. Eileen, you’re a smart woman. Mr. Smith has done so much

the school when he learned that you were in trouble. Mr.

me! What else has Jasper done in addition to all

to the private room and sat next to

lifted her head, her gaze

Are you not feeling well?” His voice was very gentle.

and she could feel

your hands so cold?”

of inexplicable sorrow flashed in Eric’s eyes.

him, and served him

remarked playfully, “Eileen, why are you being so kind to my brother,

sense a burning gaze fixated on her. She pretended not to care and said, “I can serve you

to compete for favor with my brother. Jasper, you should eat more

being cheeky,

“Got it.”

it and see if it’s cold. If it is, I’ll ask the kitchen to make another bowl of

and replied,

like she had just witnessed a public display of affection and then turned to look at the person beside her. “Mr. Snow, let me serve you some food. You should have more lentil stew.

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who was eating, let

asked, What are you

I wasn’t laughing. I got choked.”

serving Eric. “Hurry up and try it to see if it’s cold. If it is, Tll tell the kitchen to make you a new bowl.” Clearly, she was imitating

blush coloring her ears as

did that only because of what Richard had told her

worsened, his depression medication had run out, and

a great help to her, and for that, Eileen was immensely grateful.

herself to reject him, even if it was done

individual had a unique personality. She couldn’t simply continue being

I’m feeling a bit tired. I think I’ll head back first.”

checked his watch. “Yes, it’s getting late. Let’s go.” He sounded indifferent, yet his tone was

was completely elsewhere,

late, and you have classes tomorrow. Let me take you home.” Jasper told

Eileen home. I came with Mr. Snow, so

wrapped her arms around Eric’s.

looked at Eileen, seemingly waiting for

caught his gaze and stammered, “O-Okay.”

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