Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 190

Chapter 190 Are You Really Listening?

At first glance, her disguised appearance could easily be mistaken for that of the leading lady in a high-end club.

Her hairstyle reminded Will of the popular hair accessories from over a decade ago in dance halls, and her earrings were sparkling emerald jewels.

The ladies’ watch on her hand, adorned with the most expensive diamonds, was valued at over two million dollars.

But for Will, all this wealth barely held any meaning.

Elsie approached, leaning against Eric’s body, her voice alluring and seductive, “It seem set his sights on your girlfriend! You better be careful.”

Eric, with a cool gaze, pulled her hand away from his chest, creating distance between th

Just at that moment, the office door swung open.

“Come in.”

Eric turned around abruptly, and a hint of a shattered expression appeared on Elsie’s face.

Entering the room was Gavin.

Gavin reported, “Ms. Vera is here.”

“Let her in.”

“Understood.”

Elsie felt the gaze upon her, and a bold smile lifted her red lips. “What’s this? Are we such an old pair that my presence is unbearable?”

He remained silent, and Elsie chuckled, saying, “Eric, I used to wonder what kind of person could capture your affection.”

“You can deceive Will, but you can’t deceive me…”

Vera?

Who knew if she was just a pawn to him?

Even the person closest to him could be manipulated.

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Someone like him truly had no heart.

Elsie was also curious about who could make him willingly descend from his pedestal disregard everything. Who would that person be?

like him genuinely like

hips as she exited the

paths with Vera at the

a smile with her and

held a lunchbox in her hands.

warmth softened his usual icy facade as

I happened to grab your favorite chicken st downstairs. How

a seat.”

settled on the sofa.

a few dishes Eric frequently indulged in at ho As she set them out, she commented, “It might not match up to home-cooked perfection. Sharon’s gone, and you rarely make it home for

be in class at this

air, creating a tense

him the spoon, Vera’s eyes lowered slightly, carrying a trace of grievance. “I just wanted

“Let’s eat.”

bowl and a spoon in hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an

vocalized what had been

yet at the same time, it’s like we’re

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was a sense that everything remained unchanged, with their relationship as the

addition.

often felt that Eric was avoiding

on your

already asleep. Besides those quick moments when you drop me off at school, we hardly ever share a meal like we are right now. And… in the month-plus. we’ve been

was a

that one night, if she hadn’t unexpectedly started her period, staining her skirt wit blood, she wouldn’t have had the chance to call him and ask him to come over.

Eric carried her out of the

this weekend? Can we go on a date? You didn’t

understand. We’ll figure out the

same response

planned to watch a movie with him

didn’t show up.

go to the amusement park? I’ll wait for you

with a nod.-

company.

give a work update. Eric had a meeting in half an hour.

left the company

engrossed in reviewing a project document, accidentally

slumber, and the

glanced at the audio file, his gaze took on a distant and contemplative look. Suddenly, his eyes turned icy. He clicked the play button, and a familiar, nostalgic voice slowly

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