Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 173 You Promised To Help Me

Eileen sneered, “Anyone would be afraid to sit beside a murderer!”

Is she scared? Ha! If she was scared, she wouldn’t have been so disobedient, going out on dates with another man!

He didn’t defend himself, so it seemed this matter was indeed true.

Well, what couldn’t he do?

Even if he were to kill someone, he could do it flawlessly.

Eileen said, “She was with you for a year, Eric. Aren’t you sad? How could you do it? She really liked you.”

“Like? Are you jealous?” His tone was calm and indifferent.

Eileen’s eyes stared at him as if he was an emotionless monster. She wasn’t just asking about Lilian; she was asking for herself.

She wanted to know the feeling of being responsible for the death of someone she had once loved.

Did he have a moment of regret? Will he regret the decisions he made? Has he ever sincerely cared for

me?

Eileen took a deep breath. Forget it. He won’t say, and I can’t read his mind.

“People like you don’t deserve to be liked by anyone.”

He would face retribution. She hoped that he would spend the rest of his life alone, losing everyone around him.

“Really? Who’s head over heels in love?”

A wave of shyness washed over Eileen’s face. She didn’t respond, but she noticed his resting on her.

Upon reaching Undella Mansion, the car came to a halt, and the two of them got out.

Eric locked the car and took out some fireworks from the trunk.

gaze

When they walked into the house, Will’s displeased gaze landed on Eileen. “Why are you back so late?

quickly explained, “Eric and I went out to buy some

Will stood

up

couch.

upstairs to inform

would set off firecrackers.

Eileen sat on Will’s left and started eating. Elsie didn’t come down. Although they knew something was

looked up and noticed the housekeeper carrying simple dishes

that day crossed her mind. Is Elsie injured? But she went on vacation with Will, accompanied by bodyguards. How could she be

in her mind. Some things were better

didn’t go back to

with her, watching TV.

playing chess with

felt Eric’s gaze, making

inside.

were floating lanterns from an unknown source.

there seemed to be one in the backyard warehouse, she stealthily made her way there when

she found the lantern and some leftover

the warehouse with dust on her, Eileen placed the box

the lantern, but the lighter failed to

Eileen shook it.

metal lighter appeared from the side. Startled, she dropped the sky lantern. stepping back to create some distance

of

without making any sound? What are you doing

Eric casually put one hand into his pocket while offering a lighter to

take the lighter from his hand.

her and tugged her forward. Eileen stumbled backward, pressed against his burning

“What are you doing?

leaned down, the warm breath from his nostrils cascaded down her neck. It felt as if a current of electricity was coursing through

what?” From behind her, Eric picked up the

“Let

ignite my desire, I’ll use you to cool down,” he whispered, gently nipping at

unsure how to react. She stayed

they helped each other, Eric used the lighter

his eyes. They watched as the heat caused the lantern to expand. Once

make a wish?” His voice was deep and

that from now on,