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?

said, “It’s alright, Vera, you can go and have your meal too.”

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you company after dinner,”

“Sure,” Eric acknowledged.

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

I had not seen much

Eileen sat on the sofa, watching variety

the evening,

expected, Will 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

family, so she kept silent, not

pleaded with Sharon, who was kneeling on the ground, “Dad, Eric falling. sick has nothing to

compare to Eric. Even though Eric was merely sick, Sharon

for firing you if this happens again!” Will exclaimed

replied, “Yes, Mr. Swan!”

cane away and stormed upstairs to his

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 a loyal. servant

silly girl. I’m fine,” Sharon

hit you! Will is a scum. How could he do such a

cold suddenly. “Eileen, he’s

else. “I understand, Sharon. I won’t mention it next time.”

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

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the passenger seat. Although Eileen could only see the outline of her

makeup in

said something to Eric and left. Elsie’s presence seemed

suspicious. If he suspected that Eileen. knew about Elsie teaming up with him, Eric would not let her off lightly.

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