Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 136 Take A Photo

After learning from her previous experience, Eileen returned home before eight o’clock. She also went to the hospital to have her stitches removed. The wound was healing, but there was still a noticeable scar. It had scabbed over, and as long as she didn’t exert too much force, it wouldn’t reopen.

In the study of the Smith residence, an intangible pressure lingered. Jasper sat at his desk, waiting for the video conference to end. Only then did he lift his gaze to the person standing before him, dressed in a school uniform that was worn incorrectly. “You haven’t been home these past few days. What have you been doing outside?”

“What else can I do? Don’t you already know?” Elm replied, hands tucked in his pockets, fiddling with the lighter inside, tilting his head.

Jasper leaned back leisurely. “You’re right. I do keep tabs on your every move. I have people watching you, not because you pose any threat to me, but to ensure you don’t cause trouble for me out there. Do you think just because you bear the surname Smith, you can act recklessly? Today, at the office, I received a lawsuit from the legal department accusing you of bullying and fighting on campus…”

Jasper took out the documents from the table and threw them directly in front of Elm. “I’ve been busy with work lately and haven’t been able to keep an eye on you. I thought you’d behave yourself, but instead, you’ve surprised me, huh?”

Elm picked up the file from the ground with a somewhat ingratiating smile. “It’s just a joke among classmates, Jasper. There’s no need to take their words to heart.”

Suddenly, at that moment, there was a knock on the study door. A beautiful woman in her thirties or forties walked in, carrying two cups of milk and some snacks. “Seeing you still busy with work, I made some snacks for you. I don’t know if they suit your taste.”

Ruth was only forty that year, but her well-maintained skin made her look no more than in her early thirties. Her eyes were soft and tender, exuding the unique charm of a woman from Jacaster. Her narrow, captivating fox-like eyes were a trait inherited by Elm from Ruth.

The arrival of Ruth subtly shifted the initially eerie atmosphere. Jasper never made any attempt to hide his deep-seated hatred for that woman. “Who let you in? Get out!”

Ruth wasn’t angry at all, her voice soft as she said, “Did Elm make another mistake? Elm, aren’t you going to kneel down and apologize to your brother?”

Elm’s brows furrowed instantly, and he lowered his gaze in silence. He just quietly observed Ruth, seeing in his mother’s soft eyes what seemed to be a desperate plea.

Elm licked his back teeth, letting out a cold, sarcastic laugh. He bent one knee and knelt

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down. He knows he’s made a mistake. Considering his young age and lack of understanding, won’t you

mother and son, accustomed to kneeling and unable to stand. If you’re so keen on kneeling, get

forward to support Elm. “Elm, listen to your

a word. He stood up and

stared

aggrieved,” she said, caressing Elm’s

my

moment Ruth entered, Elm remained silent throughout, not uttering a

figure something out,” said

replied, “Mr. Smith isn’t here today, so I’ll stay here with

you

and nose, turned her head to

“Have you taken your

Despite the passage time, it had never been fully cured. However, as long as she remained cautious, it would

of

and not to cause any more trouble for Mr. Smith? He’s already having

know. You should go back to sleep.”

knelt on the ground at the entrance of the study until half past eleven at

didn’t

pocket, began to ring. Upon seeing the caller, Elm ignored the call

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of the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel. A wisp of steam lingered around her. For Elm,

gone through

her brows. Why did he hang up so quickly? Was he feeling guilty or up

quickly dialed the same number

didn’t

making the fourth call, it took