Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 261

Chapter 261 Engagement

Vera entered the room, walking arm in arm with Eric.

“I apologize for the delay. There was some traffic on the road,” Eric explained.

Vera followed Eric timidly, keeping her head low and remaining silent. She avoided looking around, behaving cautiously and restrained. Finally, she took a seat next to Eric at the long table.

Layla was the last to arrive, taking her seat at the head of the table alongside Will.

Will stood up to greet her, “Layla, I’ve heard so much about you. How have you been feeling lately?”

Considering him as the future son-in-law of the Smith family, Layla responded, “Not too bad. I won’t d just yet. Anyway, I’m sure everyone must be getting hungry by now. Let’s start the feast.”

As Layla picked up her cutlery, she handed Eileen, who was sitting next to her, a piece of sweet and sour pork. “You’ve lost weight these past few days. These are all your favorite dishes, so eat up.”

“Thank you, Grandma,” Eileen said gratefully.

Layla gave her a faint smile. “When I came here, I asked the priest of Tuzbum Church to pick out an auspicious date for you and Jasper. According to what Jasper said, the third day after your exams is a go day. We’ve set the engagement date for then. What do you think?”

Eileen’s left hand clenched tightly under the table, holding onto the hem of her dress.

Even without looking at others, she could feel their gazes on her. “All right. I’ll do as Grandma wishes.”

Jasper gently ran his fingers through Eileen’s hair, his gaze filled with tenderness. At first, Eileen and 1 thought the same. But since Grandma has already made her decision, we’ll follow her lead. What do you think, Father?”

Will laughed, clearly the happiest person in the room. “Eileen is lucky to be valued by the Smith family and marrying into it. Naturally, I agree.”

Layla nodded. ‘She will be the future lady of the house. Following tradition, I will give you the Freephens Mansion as your engagement gift. The property will be registered under Eileen’s name alone. What do you think. Jasper?”

“Sure thing Jasper agreed.

Elcen quickly refused. “No, that’s too extravagant of a gift Jasper and I are only engaged, so! cant accept such an expensive present. I really can’t accept it. Grandma’

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now.”

grandmother, Eileen. In the future, you will own half of

had never wanted any of this.

spoke with a mix of reluctance and acceptance, “Layla, Freephens Mansion is indeed too luxurious for Eileen. Besides… She hasn’t even become a part of the household yet. Let’s wait until

for the future daughter-in-law of the Smith family. It also

Smith family can be discussed between you and Jasper after the engagement. After all, it’s a lifelong commitment

engagement, Eileen would have firmly established her identity as the lady of the house. Layla had only said all that to ease

please listen to Old Mrs. Smith’s words and don’t let her good intentions go

right, then. Thank you, Grandma,”

seemed to

their own thoughts during this meal.

eat, Layla excused herself early from the table.

and Jasper had quite a bit to drink. Since agreeing, Eileen felt as if

as happy as she had

why, though. Perhaps everything

and said,

her plate and served her a bowl of soup. “Here, have some more

gently.

from them. After a short while, a hand holding a bowl of soup appeared in her line of sight. “The soup is good, give it a

to look at him.

“No problem”

Eileen saw the turmoil in his

heart

because Jasper was in a good mood,

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