Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

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 clean up the table and wash the dishes.

still didn’t feel clean enough, so she mopped the entire living room. She had mysophobia, so she

then, it was almost

she couldn’t change her habits.

something in

staying with close relatives couldn’t compare to the comfort of one’s own home. Even if it was allowed, freeloading could still make one

into the bathroom, she took the mop from Eileen’s hands. “Why are you doing all this? Let me handle

“It’s okay. I can’t just eat and drink here

you’re saying. Mr. Snow treats you like his own sister. It’s only right that you don’t have to do anything while you’re staying here for a while.”

anything. Really? I

thing for certain, anything given by others that wasn’t originally hers must

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

behind her. She then retrieved her hairdryer and stepped into the bathroom to blow-dry her hair

back home, with Vera quickly stepping forward to lend a hand. They settled him onto

leave Mr. Snow to you,” Gavin

care of Eric. Be careful on

slightly and quickly

alcohol. Drinking to that extent had become a habit

feeling unwell?” Vera asked as she massaged

Eric

much next time. You know your stomach

hangover remedy and quickly served

She put on her headphones and continued silently reciting Uprian vocabulary until half-past nine in the

returned to her room exhausted. She glanced at the ringing phone on the bedside table that had been charging

Eileen didn’t respond.

“Eileen?”

Her eyes dimmed slightly when she saw the phone number.

her headphones. Vera said, “Your phone is ringing.”

you,” Eileen replied as she looked at the incoming call. Shortly after,

thought, Eileen put

“Aren’t

the

must have called me by mistake.”

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

door close, Eileen picked up her phone

she turned off her phone