Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 216 I Don’t Need You

In the midst of her thoughts, a phone call interrupted and scattered Eileen’s concentration.

The call came from an unfamiliar number, and Eileen didn’t know who it was, but she had a hunch deep down.

Initially, a string of unfamiliar numbers appeared on the screen, but somehow, those numbers transformed into the name “Sarah.”

It felt as if Eileen had forgotten how to breathe, her hands tightly clutching the hem of her skirt.

As Eileen picked up the phone and held it to her ear, five seconds of silence passed without anyone speaking. Eileen could feel her heart pounding fiercely. “Hello, this is Eileen. Who is

this?”

She heard the other person scoff, and then the call abruptly ended.

This blatant mockery felt like a slap to Eileen’s face.

Is that Nancy?

Has she returned a long time ago?

The day she disappeared, when Jasper found me, there was a look of fear of losing her in his eyes. And that hint of strangeness in his gaze, what was it?

Eileen bent over, her long hair falling down. A sense of helplessness swept over her entire body, even though she understood everything.

It seemed as though the events of her past life were about to replay themselves in her life.

present

“Eileen…” Natalie’s voice rang out, her breath coming in gasps as if she was searching for someone. Finally, she found that familiar figure in a certain place.

She walked over carefully and squatted down in front of Eileen. “Eileen, are you okay?” Natalie’s hand gently stroked her back. “Are you feeling unwell?”

Eileen wiped her eyes, then looked up.

“How did you get here?”

With a worried look in her eyes, Natalie said, “I noticed earlier that you seemed upset. I was concerned about you, so I came to find you.”

Eileen tugged at the corner of her mouth, forcing a faint smile. Tm fine. You can go ahead”

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company for a while,” Natalie said as she sat down next to Eileen. She pulled out a bottle of milk from her pocket and handed it to her. “Have something

do I need a hug. Thanks for the milk. I’m heading back to the

away. She then lowered her gaze to her

that due to yesterday’s incident, she and Jasper had fallen

he would always message her during

mailbox was empty.

by all of this, Eileen simply

Smith Corporation.

in to

were trembling. None of them dared to enter, as several had

out of the elevator, he realized that he had never seen the entrance to the CEO’s

Playing cards at the

they reacted as if they had seen their savior. They all approached him. and one of the secretaries informed him about the events

the documents. All of you

you truly are a lifesaver, always there to help in

him the files, and then everyone else

door, only to find

in?

“Mr. Smith.”

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few documents that need your signature.”

leave them there for

documents on the table. Unintentionally, he noticed an unanswered call

the CEO is upset because of Ms. Eileen?

the only one who can stir his emotions

should just call her directly. There’s no need to stay upset

two had a

else?” The voice

responded, “I’m not sure if

is it? Speak up!”

spoke calmly. The entire senior management is on edge because of Ms. Eileen’s situation. I believe

sly smile playing at the corners of his mouth, Jasper exuded a frosty aura, his impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I’m the one who

pays your

still unaware. Moreover, if Ms. Eileen finds out about the lingering relationship between you and Ms. Mulligan, even if she knows about your past, she may pretend not to care on

eyes were terrifyingly gloomy. “I don’t need you to