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

me to send Fabian to pick you up?

return the

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at the messages, Eileen felt nothing.

if she were constantly being observed. She

relationship hadn’t reached the point where she must report to him at any time or follow his every wish, and Eileen didn’t

Yvette had only

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

hall had mostly dispersed, and Jacqueline

the gift, I won’t hold a grudge about what happened last time. But if you’re free, how about treating me to a

this perfume happened to be the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for Yvette-a limited edition for the year, with a set costing

emotion. “As long as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he replied. Noticing Vera covering her mouth and yawning

fine, Vera

remarked, “Ms. Friedman, whenever you have the time, feel free to join me for

casting a glance at Vera without uttering a word. “All right then! I’ll come find you after school tomorrow. Remember,

man nodded slightly.

Eric’s hand, left the banquet

in the coat Eric had given her. “Eric… why do I get the feeling that

any trace of emotion on his face. But

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too well, with joy and anger never showing.

couldn’t even fathom his true

replied, “Don’t overthink it; get in the car.” He

spotted Eileen, who had just emerged from the main entrance. She really came!

with difficulty, supported by a housekeeper at her

circled around to the front of the car, settled into the driver’s seat, and awaited the start

thanked the housekeeper, saying, “You can head back, ma’am. My driver’s just around the

careful on your way back.”

you,” Eileen replied with a smile.

in the cold wind, she hugged

an eye, a figure appeared in front of

an overcoat.

enveloped her. Eileen looked up at the figure with surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a brief pause, she stammered, “W-What are you doing

so I couldn’t resist coming 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 as

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