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.”

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.

hard on yourself. Do whatever you want to

“Thank you, Mom!”

Eileen’s scent. Then it jumped up again, landing on Eileen’s lap, rolling over onto

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

clock chimed, marking the precise arrival of

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person coming down the stairs

come join me for some breakfast.”

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

“How did

replied, “It

I came early just to ask you if you truly agree. If you

and stood up from the couch. “We’re just postponing the engagement party for now. The date on the invitations can be changed.” As he turned around, his gaze

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

Jasper in

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 proper talk with my father

a show of strength. She was certain that Eileen must be hurting inside. When she looked at

to drive and

responded nonchalantly, without making any

her seatbelt. Only then did he slowly step on the accelerator, driving smoothly all the way.

red, the car came

the temporary cancellation of