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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aside from Sharon, no one

oatmeal and the sweet and sour pork. The remaining roasted chestnuts could be eaten later. When someone comes bearing gifts, I can’t let them leave

him some of the pastries she made in her spare time, asking him to take them

of water. Fortunately for me, there were only a few pieces of sweet and sour pork instead of a whole plate!

who supposedly had already left earlier, was on the phone. “Yes.

to Eileen. “Mr. Smith wants to talk

the phone. “Hello…”

The voice was warm and gentle, like a spring breeze by the

for me. No one hast ever cooked for me before… I really appreciate it.” She brought

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

do you think Eileen has already eaten?” Vera came over, holding Eric’s arm while carrying a bouquet of flowers in her other hand. The rather heavy lunchbox was held by Eric.

She hasn’t,” Eric answered.

the school and had been resting at home for a long time.

rare day off, so Vera insisted on going out to have some fun

cooped up at home all the time would surely

hadn’t visited in a long time because

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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

Vera had made a special effort to dress up. Her face was bare, without makeup, and her hair was styled in 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 but

the ward, they noticed an unfamiliar face inside.

balcony, Vera would have thought they were about

like it, I’ll make an extra serving of pastries for

will always enjoy

hang up now. My brother has come to

“Okay.”

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

“It’s all right.”