Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 97

Chapter 97 What It Means To Like Someone

Eileen used to be ruthless and willful, often leading the bullying of others. However, with the arrival of Elm, she gradually found herself isolated and oppressed, becoming the one

subjected to bullying.

Eileen acknowledged her wrongdoing. She couldn’t justify her past actions, nor could she find the words to explain.

Overall, this banquet was far from enjoyable.

Even if her connection with Yvette was only superficial, whether she leveraged her relationship to get close to Eric or played matchmaker for Yvette and Eric, using her departure from Eric and the Swan family to her advantage-none of it mattered.

Eileen still wanted to maintain this relationship.

As the sky darkened and the temperature dropped, her shawl was no longer sufficient to ward off the chill. Eileen had the Friedman family’s housekeeper fetch another bottle of safflower oil, which she used to massage her ankles. It took over half an hour for the swelling to finally subside.

At that moment, someone approached. “Miss, is this your phone?”

“Yes, it is. Could you please put it on the table for me? It’s rather inconvenient for me right

now.

The housekeeper noted, “Your phone has been ringing non-stop.”

“Got it.” Eileen’s dress lacked pockets, making it inconvenient to carry a phone. Typically, phones would be stored in the deposit box at the entrance when they arrived.

Eileen was curious about who would call her at this hour.

Wiping her hands, she picked up her phone just as the call came through again. She chose not to answer, allowing it to disconnect automatically.

More messages followed.

Why haven’t you gone back yet?

Is your foot feeling any better?

Do you

Fabian

the message.

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the messages, Eileen

for her, it felt as if she were constantly being observed. She could even imagine the tone

where she must report to him at any time or follow his every wish, and Eileen didn’t particularly

one. Yvette had only made a brief appearance, going

slipping her feet into her shoes as it grew late, Eileen prepared

approached eleven o’clock, the crowd in the hall had mostly dispersed, and

what happened last time. But if

its scent overpowering and somewhat discomforting. However, this perfume happened to be the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for Yvette-a limited edition for the year, with

glanced at his wristwatch, his eyes as deep and inscrutable as a bottomless abyss, devoid of any emotion. “As long as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he replied. Noticing Vera covering her mouth and yawning

fine, Vera

have the time, feel free to join me for

pursed her lips, casting a glance at Vera without uttering a word. “All right then! I’ll come find you after school tomorrow. Remember, you promised to treat me to a

nodded slightly. “Of course.”

onto Eric’s hand, left the banquet hall with him.

tighter in the coat Eric had given

him closely, eager not to miss any trace

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with joy

couldn’t even fathom his true thoughts.

in the car.” He opened the passenger

had just emerged from

step with difficulty, supported by a

driver’s seat, and awaited the start of the car. Seizing the opportunity, Vera pressed the window button, closing it.

head back, ma’am. My

careful on your

you,” Eileen replied with a

Alan’s car. Shivering in the cold wind, she hugged herself and stared at her own

an eye, a figure appeared in

an overcoat.

coat enveloped her. Eileen looked up at the figure with surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a brief pause,

frustration, so I couldn’t resist coming back to check on her, and

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