Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 65 Reading

Eileen set her book down and walked over. The bodyguard opened the lunchbox, revealing three layers inside.

The first layer contained roasted chestnuts, the second layer had just a few pieces of sweet and sour pork, and the third layer held a nutritious savory oatmeal with vegetables.

Ever since that night when Eileen learned about her illness, she had spent most of the nights. alone in the small pavilion downstairs of the inpatient department, wiping away her tears.

His voice carried a hint of amusement as he helplessly asked her, “Why do you always seem to be crying whenever I see you?”

Eileen’s eyes glistened with tears, a few droplets clinging to her long, dark eyelashes. When she looked at him, she saw the pain in his eyes.

He gently wiped away her tears,

He was the kindest person she had ever encountered, even though she didn’t know who he

was.

Eileen never imagined that she would find warmth in the company of a stranger she had never met before.

Since then, he would visit her from time to time. Even her three meals a day would be delivered punctually. What was truly astonishing was that it seemed like he knew exactly what she liked to eat.

Eileen didn’t know why he was being so kind to her.

The bodyguard explained, “The roasted chestnuts dish is a recipe Mr. Smith learned from your housekeeper, as is the sweet and sour pork… This is the first time Mr. Smith has cooked, so please don’t be too critical, Ms. Eileen. If the food tastes really bad, you don’t have to force yourself to eat.”

“Why are there only three pieces?” Eileen asked.

“Ms. Eileen, your serious injury hasn’t healed yet, so you shouldn’t eat too much meat. Once you’re fully recovered, Mr. Smith promises to make up for it.”

I see… Eileen took the fork handed over by the bodyguard, ate the whole thing, chewed a few times, and then suddenly paused…

Her face didn’t show much emotion. She just continued to eat slowly, savoring every bite.

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want to criticize his effort because aside from

had already finished eating the oatmeal and the sweet and sour pork. The remaining roasted chestnuts could be eaten later.

in mind, Eileen gave him some of the pastries she made in her spare time, asking him to take

only a few pieces of sweet and

out of the restroom when she saw that the bodyguard, who supposedly had already left earlier, was on the phone. “Yes. Ms. Eileen

bodyguard handed the phone back to Eileen.

the

you okay?” The voice was warm and gentle, like a spring breeze by the ear, pleasing to

her stomach. “I’m fine… You really don’t need to apologize. I’m already grateful that you cooked for me. No one hast ever cooked for me before… I really appreciate it.” She brought the phone to the balcony, resting her hand on the railing

down the hospital corridor. Their affectionate demeanor was quite a sight.

Eric’s arm while carrying a bouquet of flowers in her other hand. The rather heavy lunchbox was held

She hasn’t,”

she moved out of the school and had been resting at home

had a rare day off, so Vera insisted on going out to have some fun with him, and they decided to visit Eileen at the hospital along the way.

at home all the time would surely drive one

hadn’t visited in a long time because it was

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bring to the hospital. Having been cared for by Sharon over the past few months, Vera’s initially thin cheeks had gained a

a twisted braid resting on her shoulder. She wore a light-colored knee-length skirt. Walking beside him, to outsiders, they didn’t seem like a couple

reached the entrance of the ward, they noticed an unfamiliar face

on the balcony, Vera would have thought they were about

from the corner of her eye, Eileen felt a touch of panic. She quickly said, “Sure. If you like it, I’ll make an extra serving of pastries for you in the future and bring it over.

will always enjoy whatever you make.”

now. My brother has come to see

“Okay.”

hung up the phone, stepped out from the balcony, and handed the phone back to the bodyguard. “Sorry

“It’s all right.”