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

send Fabian to pick you

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the messages, Eileen felt

being observed. She could even imagine the tone and expression Jasper would have when saying these words to

any time or

people around had already left one by one. Yvette had only made a brief appearance, going upstairs

feet into her shoes as it grew late, Eileen prepared

the hall had mostly dispersed, and Jacqueline was seeing off guests at

happened last time. But if you’re free, how about

the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for

devoid of any emotion. “As long as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he replied. Noticing Vera covering her mouth and yawning out of the corner of his eye, he

Vera

free to join me for a meal.

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

man nodded slightly. “Of course.”

hand, left the banquet

her skirt, bringing a quick chill. She wrapped herself tighter in the coat Eric had

to miss any

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feelings too well, with joy and anger never

fathom

it; get in the car.” He opened the

Vera observed him, she also spotted Eileen, who had just emerged from the main entrance. She really came!

took each step with difficulty, supported by a

awaited the

saying, “You can head

be careful on your

right. Thank you,” Eileen

Shivering in the cold wind, she hugged herself and stared at her

blink of an eye, a figure appeared in front of her, and she was now wearing

an overcoat.

thick, black coat enveloped her. Eileen looked up at the figure with surprised eyes, her

back to check on her, and to my surprise, I found her shivering in the cold by the roadside.” His gentle amber eyes regarded her

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