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.

After finishing, Vera helped Sharon clean up the table and wash

had mysophobia, so she couldn’t

was almost eight

couldn’t

in

home. Even if it was allowed, freeloading could still make one

hands. “Why are you doing all this? Let me

replied, “It’s okay. I can’t just eat and drink here without contributing

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

Really? I never considered him

knew one thing for certain, anything given by others

a misty aura, she dried her damp hair, water droplets clinging to her strands. As she closed

retrieved her hairdryer and stepped into the bathroom to blow-dry her hair until it was completely

helped the drunken Eric back home, with Vera quickly stepping forward to lend a hand. They settled him onto the couch while Sharon was still in the kitchen preparing a

Mr. Snow to you,” Gavin said.

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

nodded slightly and

out on the couch, reeking of alcohol. Drinking to that extent had become a habit for him, and Vera had grown accustomed to taking care

Vera asked as she massaged his temples.

okay,” Eric answered.

drink so much next time. You know

and quickly served it.

commotion outside, Eileen didn’t want to get involved. She put on her headphones

the ringing phone on the bedside table that had been charging

Eileen didn’t respond.

“Eileen?”

looked at the incoming call on the screen. Her eyes dimmed slightly when she saw the phone number. She unplugged the charger and placed the phone

Vera said, “Your

call. Shortly after, the call

thought, Eileen put

“Aren’t

the call?” Vera asked.

nonchalantly said, “The person must have

without saying anything further. She picked up

up her phone again, glancing

she turned off her phone

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