Chapter 111 Your Phone Call

Not wanting to disturb them further, Sharon decided to let them study in peace.

At half-past six, Vera closed her book and put down her pen. “Eileen, did Mr. Swan pressure you? Coming from a good family like yours, you don’t have to work so hard.”

Eileen’s hands stopped moving as her train of thought was interrupted. “It has nothing to do with my father. I just set high standards for myself and always feel like I should try harder.”

Eileen didn’t want to stop. She didn’t want to be like her past self, relying on money to get a degree. She wanted to be independent and self-reliant like Sarah, not needing anyone’s help. Even if she were to leave, she could support herself.

“I understand. There’s a lot of pressure in Class One. Just make sure you don’t overwork yourself. I’m going to grab something to eat. Don’t stay up too late studying,” Vera advised.

Eileen nodded.

After Vera left, Eileen finished the rest of her homework and then joined the others.

Most of the dishes prepared by Sharon were Eileen’s favorites. Eileen preferred lighter dishes, while Vera and Eric enjoyed spicy food. There were also plates of hot wings and shakshuka.

Eileen decided to skip the spicy dishes and reached for the sweet and sour pork with her fork. As she tasted it, she found the flavor to be just as delicious as always.

The dining table was relatively quiet. Will had set a rule for Eileen to not speak while eating or before going to bed, so she rarely talked during meals.

Vera, on the other hand, was free to do as she pleased.

“Sharon, please sit down and join us for dinner!” Vera invited.

“No need. You guys go ahead and eat,” Sharon declined.

While enjoying her food, Eileen casually suggested, “Let’s eat together. We’re not at home, so there’s no need for so many formalities.”

Sharon smiled and said, “I’ve made chicken stew, just wait a moment…” There was an indescribable emotion in her eyes. She hadn’t been home for a few days, and Eileen seemed to be growing more and more melancholic, not smiling as much as before.

Seeing Eileen in that state saddened Sharon.

Eileen nodded.

Vera helped Sharon

had mysophobia, so she couldn’t stand anything dirty. It was one of her weaknesses… She also neatly arranged

was almost eight o’clock.

couldn’t

need to do something in return

of one’s own home. Even if it

from Eileen’s hands. “Why are you doing all

okay. I can’t just eat and drink here without contributing

Snow treats you like his own sister. It’s only right that you don’t have to

anything. Really? I never considered him as family.

for certain, anything given by others that wasn’t

a bath in the bathroom. Emerging with a misty aura, she dried her damp hair, water droplets clinging to her strands. As she closed the door behind her, she heard voices from the living room. It was a familiar voice. Eric had

then retrieved her hairdryer and stepped into the bathroom to blow-dry

forward to lend a hand. They settled him onto the couch

Snow to you,” Gavin said.

care of Eric. Be careful on your way back,” Vera replied.

nodded slightly and

to that extent had become a habit for

you still feeling unwell?” Vera

okay,” Eric answered.

so much next time. You know your

and quickly served

didn’t want to get involved. She put on her headphones and continued silently

exhausted. She glanced at the ringing phone on the bedside table that had been charging for quite some time and reminded, “Eileen,

Eileen didn’t respond.

“Eileen?”

dimmed slightly when she saw the phone number. She unplugged the

her headphones. Vera said, “Your phone

she looked at the incoming call.

thought, Eileen put the phone

“Aren’t

the call?” Vera asked.

nonchalantly said, “The person must have called me by

thoughtfully without saying anything further. She picked up her change of clothes and headed to

close, Eileen picked up her phone again, glancing at the numerous

she turned off her

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