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.”

not far from her, was that

It was Richard.

|||

14

to drive over himself

head to look at the cat. “Looks like

took off her school uniform and

the drizzle drench her as she dashed into the back seat of the car. As

“Ms. Eileen, the stray cats outside might carry viruses. It’s better not to bring them home casually.”

out a few tissues, lowered her head, and wiped its fur. “It’s okay. Once we return, we’ll get it vaccinated and dewormed. However, this cat

seemed deep in thought as he glanced at Eileen through the rearview mirror. She unperturbed. “Ms. Eileen, I hope

the company,” he

she was petting the cat. “I see.

she was still fine, Richard didn’t say anything more.

an hour, they arrived

Eileen’s schoolbag, “Ms. Eileen, your dinner is ready.

you wet?”

could you please give this cat a bath and bring it to my room after drying it?”

“Sure.”

upstairs for a bath, changed her clothes, and then had dinner. This was the first

held the study materials given by Benjamin in her hand, munching leisurely

her meal, she

to think about anything else. With less than ten days left until the exam, she had to be in her best condition

couldn’t afford to perform poorly.

to turn off the light when the orange cat under the bed jumped up. It lay down beside her pillow at the head of the bed, kneading back and forth

patting its head. “How are you still kneading at this age? Goodnight. Orange.”

eyes closed and hands clasped together under her face, Eileen quickly drifted off to

was already half past two

2/44

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

return, a wound had mysteriously appeared on his lips. The reason behind it

was exhausted, a heavy gloom

has already gone to bed.”

in Jasper’s eyes. “Did

she went upstairs to rest. I guess she must be exhausted. Mr. Jasper,