Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 277 Did She Ask About Anything

The exam was over. Eileen stood at the school gate, holding an umbrella. The rain was pouring down, soaking her trousers and socks. In the past, he would always come to pick her up and was rarely late.

She waited for nearly ten minutes, then decided to give him a call.

The voice prompt from his phone informed her that his mobile number was not in the service area.

Eileen rubbed her arms, lowering her head to send him a message.

Several messages went unanswered. Today was supposed to be the day for their engagement photo shoot, so he really shouldn’t be late.

Did something hold him up?

Eileen wanted to contact Fabian, but then she realized she didn’t have his phone number.

As the rain continued to pour heavily, Eileen found a convenience store and took a seat by the window. She pulled out her homework from her bag.

Time ticked away gradually, and a staff member came over. “Excuse me, it’s almost eight o’clock now. We’re about to close.”

“Sorry, I lost track of time. I’m leaving right now.

Eileen quickly tidied up her things, surprised at how long she had spent working on her homework.

Outside, the sky had turned pitch black.

Apart from the students who had just finished their evening study session at Cloudburg Public School, the streets were now practically deserted.

In reality, Eileen didn’t wait too long, just an hour and a half.

He didn’t come. Eileen couldn’t quite express her feelings. If she had to describe it, perhaps there was a hint of disappointment.

It seemed that waiting like this was a common occurrence for her.

At this hour, to catch a cab, she needed to walk a distance to Central Plaza.

Suddenly, an orange cat darted out from the roadside. Soaked to the bone, it rubbed against her feet. meowing from deep within its throat.

Eileen crouched down slightly. “Are you sick? I’m sorry. I can’t take you home. It’s already very late Ill come and check on you tomorrow, all right?”

The orange cat meowed again as if it was agreeing.

“Ms. Eileen.”

head toward the sound, and there, not far from her, was that familiar car She didn’t

It was Richard.

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him to drive over

cat.

and picked up the orange

umbrella, letting the drizzle drench her as she dashed into the back seat of the car. As she closed the door behind her, she felt the warmth inside the car, which dispelled some of the coldness.

down on the accelerator. “Ms. Eileen, the stray cats outside might carry viruses. It’s better not to bring them

Once we return, we’ll get it vaccinated and dewormed. However, this cat appears

in thought as he glanced at Eileen through the rearview mirror. She unperturbed. “Ms. Eileen, I hope you’re not upset about today. Mr.

the

as she was petting the cat. “I see. I understand.”

she was still fine, Richard

less than an hour, they arrived

stepped forward to take Eileen’s schoolbag, “Ms.

you wet?”

this cat a bath and bring it to my room after

“Sure.”

then had dinner. This was the first time she had sat alone at such a large table for dinner.

study materials given by Benjamin in her hand, munching leisurely while memorizing them

her meal, she went upstairs.

less than ten days left until the exam, she had to be in her best condition to face it even though

afford to

when the orange cat under the bed jumped up. It lay down beside her

its head. “How are you still kneading

closed and hands clasped together under her face, Eileen

returned, it was already half past two

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wound on Jasper’s mouth caused the housekeeper’s heart to skip a beat. Having been. around the block, she understood all too well how

his return, a wound had mysteriously appeared on his lips. The reason behind it was left unsaid, yet it

gloom

Eileen has already gone to bed.”

in Jasper’s eyes. “Did she ask about anything?”

nine o’clock. After having dinner, she went upstairs