Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 89 Mercy

“Vera, please go upstairs and rest for a while.”

Vera glanced at Eric, then at Eileen, “Eric, Eileen just had a fright. Please don’t intimidate. her.”

Vera didn’t like it when Eric was alone with Eileen. Sometimes, she couldn’t help but wonder if Eric truly had feelings for her.

If he doesn’t like me, then what about the things he said to me?

Vera had never truly heard Eric express his affection for her.

This made her feel incredibly insecure.

Vera went up the stairs. Seeing the tense atmosphere, Mary stammered, “Sh-Should I leave as well?”

Eric shot her a sharp, icy glance, which frightened Mary so much that she immediately turned around and ran away.

Until there were only two people left in the living room.

An oppressive chill hung in the air, so heavy that it left Eileen struggling to breathe.

“Do my words mean nothing to you?” Eric approached her steadily, emitting a chilling aura. Even without looking at him, Eileen could sense the expression on his face in that moment.

His demeanor was a stark contrast to when Jasper had shown concern for her just a moment. ago. He was in complete control of his emotions, like a demon who had just emerged from

hell.

“I haven’t forgotten, Eileen nervously wiped the cold sweat from her palms, too uneasy to meet his gaze. She further explained, “Richard came to pick me up today. I couldn’t refuse him. I took this opportunity to clarify things with him. Eric, what more do you want from me? I’ve done everything you asked. What else do you expect me to do?”

“Look up,” his voice was commanding, issuing orders.

Eileen lifted her head, staring into his dark, piercing eyes. There was an intimidating aura

about him.

Eric chuckled lightly. “Do you know where your biggest flaw lies, Eileen? I don’t appreciate it when you lie to me!”

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knew what she loved to eat and what she liked. A single glance from her was enough for him to understand what was

but when the words reached her lips, she could only manage

to go up the stairs when Eric’s voice stopped

in one, legs crossed, watching her with a

What does he want to do?

She didn’t move.

you waiting for an invitation?”

Eileen slowly made her way

by Sharon the most? If you don’t eat

on the table had already gone

trying to make me

all, Eric was well

you don’t behave, there will be consequences. That’s the rule.”

“You’re just a child my father adopted. You have no right to dictate what I should do. Whether you believe it or not, there’s no possibility between him and me. Neither you nor Jasper, from now

With a forceful shove, Eileen found herself sprawled on the cold marble floor. As she tried to get up, a hand clamped

The pain was suffocating, and she

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not uttering a

on

there was none of that, not

in this state. Eric’s frustration grew more

matter? Can’t even beg

well. If Eric truly wanted to harm her, he wouldn’t be foolish enough to

it here.

the events of tonight, he wanted her to beg

Eileen’s eyes, shimmering like pearls. The tears that had gathered soon fell, painting a picture of pitiful vulnerability. She resembled a delicate flower ravaged by the rain, its petals torn and scattered. Anyone who saw her in this

“Even if I die, I will never beg you for mercy

Eileen felt that it was unfair that fate still allowed

already become a demon

take you to hell

a part of the Smith family, Eric was determined to destroy