Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 278 I Am Not Your Only Choice

Eileen raised her cup and took a sip of the cold water. As she heard his words, her sleepiness slowly faded. away. Lost in her thoughts, she listened to the ticking of the pendulum clock in the living room. Five seconds passed.

With a calm gaze, she looked at Jasper, her lips slightly pursed as she spoke in an unruffled tone, “Alright. Do you want me to temporarily move out?”

Eileen remained incredibly calm, and Jasper couldn’t detect any signs of resentment or unhappiness in her demeanor.

In truth, she had noticed it too. The warmth that once existed in Jasper’s eyes was gone. Now, when he looked at her, it was as if he was looking at a stranger, with a hint of scrutiny as if he wanted to see right through her.

His sudden change in attitude did not come without reason.

These days, he rarely came home, and when he did, it was usually in the middle of the night.

Deep down, Eileen knew the answer. She had experienced it herself. How can one easily forget someone they once loved so deeply and passionately?

Moreover, Nancy hadn’t done anything wrong.

Jasper looked at Eileen with his jet-black eyes, but he didn’t continue the conversation in the direction Eileen was leading.

Eileen nodded, a slight curve forming at the corners of her lips. “You don’t need to feel anything else. I respect your decision. I’m going to rest in my room now. You should also get some sleep soon.”

Upstairs, she entered the unlit room.

Sitting at the end of the bed, she finished the water in her hand in one gulp.

Eileen looked towards the dressing table. A figure emerged from the darkness, sitting in front of the chair, but she still couldn’t see her face clearly. “If you’re feeling upset, just let it out and cry. You don’t have to force yourself, Lenie. In my eyes, you’ll always be a child.”

lowered her head to look at the water cup in her hand, drawing circles at the bottom of the cup with her finger. “I’m not upset because I’ve done what I wanted to do. Mom… I’ve always wanted to be an excellent painter like you. I want to follow in your footsteps and keep going forever. Father has never supported my choice. Will you support me no matter

Lenie. Remember, don’t be too hard on yourself. Do

“Thank you, Mom!”

table, sniffing Eileen’s scent. Then it jumped up again, landing

downstairs, she was surprised to see Jasper at the dining table, along with Layla, who was dressed in old,

wall clock chimed, marking the precise arrival

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looked at the person coming down the stairs and called out,

me

Jasper, dressed in light-colored casual attire, was sitting on the couch, reading today’s newspaper while sipping his

asked, “How did

replied, “It was fine.”

party. I came early just to ask you if you truly agree. If you want to proceed with the engagement ceremony with Richie, just give me a nod. No matter what he says, I will make sure he’s there even

party for now. The date on the invitations can be changed.” As he turned around, his gaze remained on Eileen as if trying to discern something from

didn’t ask for your opinion! Don’t forget that you begged for this marriage yourself. Now the whole Hulbury knows about it. You think you can just call it off? Have you considered what people outside will say? Have you thought

to Jasper in such a

silence. she finally said, “I think Jasper probably hasn’t made up his mind yet. He may have his own reasons for temporarily calling off the engagement. After all, this is a matter concerning his entire life. I agree to temporarily call off the engagement. I’ll have a

say anything further. She was afraid that Eileen’s nonchalant demeanor was just a facade, a show of strength. She was certain that Eileen must be hurting inside. When she looked at Eileen, her eyes were filled

breakfast, Layla asked Jasper to drive and take

nonchalantly, without making

settled into the passenger seat, fastening her seatbelt. Only then did

the car came

car window, lit a cigarette, and rested his hand on the window frame “Regarding the temporary cancellation of the