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Chapter 122

Chapter 122:

Eileen asked bluntly, “Judie has been fired. What’s your plan now?”

Several days had gone by since Judie was let go, yet she stubbornly remained in the city, even begging Roderick to ask Eileen for money.

But when she heard that Eileen was also quitting and planning to leave, she finally agreed to go back home.

“I’m getting ready to head back, Eileen. Here, take this money. It’s all I’ve got, and it’s the least I can do to help you out,” Roderick said.

He pulled a bundle of cash from inside his jacket, the bills catching the light in Eileen’s eyes. Eileen blinked twice, her lashes fluttering, and gave a small, relieved smile.

She pushed the money back towards Roderick and said, “No need; I have my own money, and you’ll need to spend a lot when you return. Keep it for yourself.”

“I’ll be staying in the old house; there’s not much to spend on. Just take the money.” Roderick stubbornly pressed the money into her hands. “I know I’ve caused trouble for you… But don’t hold it against Judie. She got manipulated by Vivian too. We come from a humble background; we can’t match the slickness of those wealthy folks.”

It wasn’t that they lacked the craftiness of someone like Vivian; it was that Roderick was simply less shrewd than Judie.

Eileen saw it all too clearly, but there was no need for her to spell it out for Roderick.

“Then think of it as me holding onto the money for you. If you ever need money, you can come and find me,” Eileen said.

She accepted the money without further protest and slipped it into her bag. “When do you plan to leave?” she asked.

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“I’m catching the early bus tomorrow morning,” Roderick replied.

“Alright, take care on your journey,” Eileen advised, giving his shoulder a reassuring pat. The little boy she remembered from her childhood now stood half a head taller than her.

“Are you heading to the airport?” Roderick inquired, eyeing the luggage behind her.

Eileen nodded, and with a smile, pointed to his electric scooter. “Could you drop me off at the bus station?”

“Absolutely!” Roderick moved to her, hoisted her suitcase onto the scooter’s footrest, and climbed on.

He then patted the seat behind him. “Hop on.”

Eileen, somewhat hindered by her down jacket, managed to mount the scooter.

Ten minutes later, she was on the bus, gazing out the window.

Roderick stood at the bus stop, his eyes lingering on her until the bus began to move. At that moment, Eileen saw a tear escape Roderick’s eye. He quickly wiped it away and waved enthusiastically, his bulky clown jacket making him look even larger.

Two hours later, Eileen arrived at the airport, suitcase in tow.

Benjamin and Bailee were already there waiting.

Bailee couldn’t hold back her tears.

Eileen said, “Why didn’t we take Wish Land? Isn’t this what we always wanted?” She smoothed Bailee’s tousled hair. “The hospital has arranged for Mom to go to Wish Land. We’ll get settled, and this can all be together from now on.”

Bryan and that Eileen

ingrained in Eileen. It wasn’t

reddened as she

and then turned to Bailee. “Why don’t you go ahead and check in? I need to talk to Eileen alone

her suitcase

Eileen

a black wool coat, skinny jeans, and a

been during their university

I couldn’t

you had tried to help me, it wouldn’t have made

the best.” Benjamin glanced at the passersby and casually asked, “Are you heading to

winter started, Onaland has had a lot of snow. Wish Land is different; it’s spring there all year, and

moment of silence, he ventured, “Is… Is

aback, and she took a moment

marriage, she still found it hard to get used to Bryan being

looked at Benjamin in

“I saw a marriage certificate

Ferguson had been popular at the university, and Eileen had once joined others

really like him. Ruby had teased her once, suggesting she should bring him

tried to explain,

hadn’t expected Benjamin to think she had feelings for Julio.

a wave of pain washing

eyes darkened, his tone laced

“Really?”

expected she would stand there talking to

had even helped

told you there’s no need to thank me. I just gave you a few tips. I wasn’t much

the waiting hall, Eileen said, “When Jonathan used Bailee to

replied, “That was Mr. Dawson’s doing. I couldn’t do much, so I turned to

She clenched her hands into fists in

uncontrollable anger he had displayed as he walked away

to the pain, until she tasted

“Still, he only helped because it was Jonathan. If it had been the Warren family, the result would have been clear, so leaving was the right decision for

analyzed it very

the forefront. Eileen knew that Bryan helping her

had buried Bryan’s offer to be with her deep in her heart, treating it as if he

Eileen waved at Benjamin and quickly led

watched Eileen until she turned the corner and

gazed at a photo of Bryan

meeting. His gaze was downcast, his eyebrows slightly knitted, highlighting his

was perfectly distinct, permanently imprinted

also removed Bryan’s contact information from her phone, even

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by a strong scent of smoke. He coughed as

said with respect, “Mr. Dawson, this is Eileen’s resignation letter. The manager of Vicin Mall sent it here. He didn’t

Bryan sneered, snuffing out his cigarette and taking the resignation

handwriting was