Chapter 11 It’s Just Us In This House Now

A gentle night breeze came billowing in from outside, as a series of hurried footsteps woke Eileen up.

She blinked hazily, looking around her. She saw that the sky was already dark, and stopped feeling sleepy at once.

The sound of Vera apologizing over and over again could be heard. Confused, Eileen got up slowly and. opened the door.

She squinted her eyes, and was a little surprised by the sight that greeted her. “Oh, are you done with

work?”

Eric had gotten home around an hour before Eileen went to bed, and brought Vera shopping.

The two returned home, and Eric noticed that something in his room was missing.

It was none other than the birthday present Eileen had given to him.

Vera’s eyes were reddened, looking pitifully at Eileen. “Eileen…”

Eric walked forward, blocking Vera off.

He looked calm, but his gaze was cold. “I’m sorry, Eileen. I broke the bear you gave me. Vera thought. that it was something useless, and threw it away!”

as well. “It’s my fault I didn’t

waiting for Eileen to throw

out a laugh. “Is

their way in the world.

meant that Eileen would be at fault if

hated her for the way she

this life, but it didn’t

at Eileen, his

give you another one on your birthday this year. That way I won’t have to spend so much time thinking of a gift.”

“I’m really sorry, Vera.

at Vera. “It’s nothing. The bear wasn’t even mine, you don’t have to apologize to me

prevent the topic from going on, Eileen asked, “Sharon, is

about to call you to cat.”

get changed, and

different set of clothes and going downstairs, Eileen saw that there were two empty seats in the dining room.

Mr. Snow brought you dessert and told me to remember to give it to you. He actually cares about you quite a lot.”

said to comfort

Eileen could tell.

out a strawberry mousse cake. He had really bought

he had just said it to placate her.

Vera had left the house and seeing the cake Eric had

that she had already gotten

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