Chapter 27 Vera Was Preparing Supper For Eric

Eric woke up and found himself drenched in sweat, his heart still heavy with the pain of losing Eileen. The emotions from his dream felt overwhelming-sadness, depression, and heartbreak engulfed him, leaving him breathless. He could not believe that a mere dream could evoke such intense feelings, especially with the unexpected twist of Eileen’s death and his own heartbroken demise alongside hers. It all seemed too absurd to be real.

“Eric, you’re awake!” Vera’s gentle voice brought him back to reality.

Glancing at the clock on the wall, Eric realized it was already afternoon and it was getting dark outside. How long did he sleep?

Noticing the redness in Vera’s eyes, as if she had been crying.

“Vera, aren’t you at school?”

Vera replied with a sad tine, “Eric, did you forget? You said you were gonna pick me up after school every Friday. I’ve waited for you for quite some time and you didn’t show up. So. I called Gavin and he said you were sick and I rushed here.”

“I’m sorry, I forgot!” Eric apologized, his mind still in disarray from the vivid dream he had just experienced.

“Eric, are you feeling any better? Do you want some water?” Vera asked with concern.

“No,” Eric replied quietly.

“Okay,” Vera replied softly, noticing Eric’s discomfort. She held his hand tightly and remained quietly by his side.

Just then, a knock came at the door. Eric opened his eyes and directed his gaze towards the door, granting permission to enter.

“Mr. Eric, it’s time to eat. Are you feeling better?” Sharon entered the room.

Eric’s heart sank for some reason. “I’m feeling better. Where is Eileen?” he inquired.

Sharon responded, “Eileen is eating downstairs! Would you like me to call her for you, Mr. Eric?”

Eileen? Why did I mention Eileen? Was I still fixated on her?

with his hands and said, “It’s alright, Vera, you can go and have your

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company after dinner,” Vera assured him.

“Sure,” Eric acknowledged.

home for the weekend to take care of Eric. If need be, she would

had not seen much of Eric,

on the sofa, watching variety shows.

o’clock in the evening, Will returned

was told about Eric’s sickness and immediately went to check on him. Sharon had almost been fired, and the room was in a mess with the bed sheets scattered everywhere. Eric had spent the night sleeping on an

felt small and insignificant in this family, so she kept silent, not

kneeling on the ground, “Dad, Eric falling. sick has nothing to do with Sharon: It’s all my fault. Please don’t

was merely sick, Sharon had to suffer severe consequences, which felt extremely unfair

you if this happens again!” Will exclaimed

“Yes, Mr. Swan!”

threw his cane away and

Sharon back to her room and tended to her wounds. Eileen could not help. but imagine how much pain Sharon must have endured. After all, Sharon had been

girl. I’m fine,”

Will is a scum. How could he do such

Sharon’s eyes turned cold suddenly. “Eileen, he’s your father. Don’t

not say anything else. “I understand, Sharon. I won’t

when Eileen returned to her room, she noticed a car parked at the gate. A

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passenger seat. Although Eileen could only see the outline of her profile, she was Elsie.

doing her makeup in the mirror…

Eric and left. Elsie’s presence seemed to have. puzzled

sure if Elsie noticed her, but she knew Eric was sharp and suspicious. If he suspected that Eileen. knew

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