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.

an extra bowl of food than usual. After finishing, Vera helped Sharon clean up the table and wash the

to sweep the floor, but it still didn’t feel clean enough, so she mopped the entire living room. She had mysophobia, so she couldn’t stand anything dirty. It was one of her weaknesses… She also neatly arranged the shoes in

was almost eight o’clock.

seemed that she couldn’t

felt the need to do 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 feel uneasy.

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

replied, “It’s okay. I can’t just eat and

It’s only right that you don’t have to do anything while you’re staying here for a

anything. Really? I never considered him as family.

anything given by

her damp hair, water droplets clinging to her strands. As she closed

walked to the door, gently closing it behind her. She then retrieved her hairdryer and stepped into the bathroom to blow-dry her

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

Mr. Snow to you,”

good care of Eric. Be careful on your

nodded slightly and quickly walked out.

couch, reeking of alcohol. Drinking to that extent had become a habit for him, and Vera had grown

unwell?” Vera asked as she massaged his

okay,” Eric

next time. You know your stomach can’t handle it.”

the hangover remedy and quickly served it. “Vera,

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

bedside table that had been charging

Eileen didn’t respond.

“Eileen?”

over and looked at the incoming call on the screen. Her eyes dimmed slightly when she saw the phone

off her headphones. Vera said,

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

Eileen put the

“Aren’t

going to return the call?”

person must have called me by mistake.”

further. She picked up her change

up her phone

she turned off