Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 155 A Painting

Ideen struggled with an avondant personality, using avoidance as a coping mechanism in the face of emotional turmoil to alleviate her anxiety During moments of pain and discomfor she sought solace m solitude, finding prace with the tranquility of her heart or even relying on forgetfulness for relief

She also desired to confront her issues, but fear held her back Both the environment and the atmosphere surrounding her could trigger psychological unease

Thus, she preferred solitude. Even when Jasper attempted to approach her, coaxing her to step out of her comfort zone, she just couldn’t bring herself to do it.

In the Smith residence, aside from mealtimes, Eileen spent most of her time alone in her room, engrossed in her hobbies,

Whether it was drawing, studying, or listening to music, she enjoyed being alone and avoided. interacting with anyone.

In Primas Plaza, Quinton brought Eileen a cake from Bamboo Palace. “Take a break and have something to eat.”

Setting aside the golf club, Eileen took a few sips of water and accepted the cake from his hand. “Thank you.”

“I’ve noticed you’ve been a bit off all morning. Have something sweet. It might cheer you up a bit. Quinton suggested.

Eileen gave a slight smile. “How did you figure it out?”

Quinton picked up the thermal mug next to him and took a sip. “It’s not hard for me to tell when it comes to you. When bad things happen to some people, their emotions will show on their faces. Most of the time, they will vent their dissatisfaction through physical activities.”

“Perhaps I have been too stressed out by my studies and extracurricular classes lately that I don’t have time to myself to do what I enjoy doing,” Eileen explained.

Quinton crossed his left leg over his right, resting his folded hands on his knee, nodding in agreement. “Hmm, indeed. Stress can be rough. But don’t you find anything you’re doing enjoyable?”

Eileen thought for a while and said, “There’s nothing I particularly enjoy. My father never allows me to do anything I like.”

“Do you like drawing? I have a painting here, Would you like to take a look?”

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Etuinton lifted lax wrist to dik, his watch and realized the class was over. Come with t

Quinton guided her to his private other on the per floor, leading her into a rest area A pating, about three meters in length was concealed beneath a black cloth Quinton moved toward to unved the artwork saying. Don’t mad the mess in the room”

Not at all In reality his room was impeccably dean, almost untouched, as if it hadn’t been phaboned for a long time

revealed the enormous painting. The moment Eileen saw it, she was utterly astounded by the masterpiece before her. This this is Night of Stars by

world. Despite her artistic brilliance, she never made public appearances, and the only fact the public knew about her was that she was only twenty-six. Unfortunately, after completing her final masterpiece, “Night of Stars,” she vanished without

to come, she never

suggesting that she

was aware of the

I’m unsure if it’s genuine or a replica. Could

surge of indescribable excitement and joy welled up in Eileen’s heart. “May I take

course. Go ahead.”

painting that could be described as unparalleled in the world. Whether it was the colors or the imagery, it seemed as real as life

only once before; this was

that it was indeed the

real

“Are you sure?”

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trick didn’t he to me ther all at how do you know this is

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painting feels somewhat familiari me However, Lancay with

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Is Quot sand with a soft laugh If your say

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that the person who gave you this painting must owe you his life (wherwise anyone who knows the value of this painting wouldn’t give it away so easily Id feel

toarvept what isn’t rightfully mine. If I take it, I owe someone a favor. And sooner or later

re

it is a life-saving

enough talking. Let’s go get something to eat. I haven’t been back for a while and I heard there are quite a few new dishes.

“Okay,” Eileen replied.

distant from Quinton. Perhaps it was because they had known each other for many years. She started learning at the age of thirteen and had been acquainted with him. for five years. Throughout this time, Quinton consistently maintained a comfortable. distance, never crossing any boundaries. Sometimes when she was in a bad mood, he would try to

loved to draw was actually something he had known

the elevator to the restaurant and settled into

spot.

place was bustling with activity as quite a few diners came to dine at

were either affluent or of noble standing.