Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 5 Avoid Him

my fault. I was being too stubborn in the past. Moving forward, I’ll keep in mind our sibling relationship.” Eileen maintained a calm demeanor as she spoke. Her words and demeanor caught Eric off guard. He scrutinized her through the rearview mirror but failed to detect anything unusual. After a prolonged silence, he raised an eyebrow and sneered sarcastically. I was wondering why she hadn’t been pestering me throughout the day. Turns out, she’s just playing hard to get. With his hands firmly on the steering wheel, Eric spoke in a gentle tone. “It’s good that you’ve reflected on things. Let’s put the past behind us.” Seated in the back, Eileen responded with a bright smile. Subsequently, silence enveloped the car again. Eileen looked out of the window, feeling relieved. As long as I keep my distance from Eric, I can avoid trouble. Once I leave Hulbury, I don’t have to care about the conflicts between Eric and Dad. They can sort out their grudges on their own.