Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen

Chapter 21

Eileen came out of the shower to find the room empty. She didn’t think much of it and went straight to blow–dry her hair and hit the hay

Not long after, Phyllis and Bblythe came back. Bblythe, seeing Eileen asleep, lowered her voice. To her surprise, Phyllis made quite a ruckus, especially when she closed the door Bblythe whispered, “Eileen is asleep”

Phyllis retorted. “Everyone’s at a meeting next door, and she’s sulking and sleeping here all by herself. She doesn’t respect me Why should I respect her?” Bblythe disagreed. “She was in the shower and probably didn’t hear you call her. I suggested calling her before we came back, but you didn’t agree.”

“I was in a meeting, and Bblythe you left as well. None of those guys would listen to me.”

“Enough already” Bblythe had a headache. “Keep it down and go to sleep.”

Eileen was actually awake at this time, just lying in bed.

After a while, the room lights turned off, and Eileen heard Bblythe, who was sleeping in the bed next to hers, lay down.

Then, the room’s door suddenly opened. Eileen opened her eyes and turned her head to see. Sure enough, Phyllis‘ bed was empty, and she was the one

who had left the room.

Phyllis was only gone for a few minutes, but when she came back, her mood was obviously better.

seven o’clock, she saw that the people next to her were still asleep. She got out

room.

of the boys‘

his hands in his coat pockets, looked at Eileen

slightly. You too?”

man replied, heading towards the elevator, and pressing the down

floor, where free sandwiches were provided in the morning.

The two sitting by the window were exceptionally good–looking, and the aroma of coffee filled the air, creating

the floor–to–ceiling glass window, a few pedestrians hurried by on the

plenty of time, Eileen didn’t go back upstairs but left the

She turned around and, sure enough, saw that Egbert had followed her out.

they came across a watch shop nearby. The watch shop had just opened for the day,

responded with a smile.

clocks, from ordinary ones to classical luxury and cute fashion

This clock was a bit pricey, costing three hundred dollars. Hearing the price, Eileen gave a wry smile and

Ophelia lent her. Even if she sold herself,

it?” Egbert suddenly asked next

gaze was still on the clock, but she shook