Chapter 120 How Did You Know All That

“You took a knife for her, but she doesn’t appreciate it at all,” Paola complained.

No sooner had her words been spoken than a figure appeared before them.

Upon seeing the person, Paola sarcastically said, “Speak of the devil.”

The trio at the door watched as Eileen suddenly left. They had no idea what she was up to. All they saw was her bowing deeply, too far away to hear what was said.

Eric’s eyes suddenly darkened.

Everyone gaped at Eileen, astonished by her action.

“Thank you!” The sincerity in her voice was evident. Eileen then straightened up. “I’m truly sorry for not visiting you in the hospital all this time. Are you okay?”

Scratching his head sheepishly, George said, “I’m fine. The doctor said the wound wasn’t deep. A few days of rest, and I’ll be fine.”

Infuriated, Paola cursed, “Bullsh*t! Your guts were spilling out. Yet, you’re claiming the wound wasn’t deep? Why are you pretending to care now? Buzz off and get out of our way.”

George tugged at her sleeve lightly. “Don’t say that, Paola.”

“Was I wrong? I wonder who acted all high and mighty previously. Elm, does she also behave like this at school? What a hypocrite!”

Paola turned to Elm.

Elm chuckled. “You’ve mellowed! You used to have quite the temper.”

“I admit, I was somewhat prejudiced against all of you previously,” Eileen confessed

falteringly. She was at a loss for action. “I’m used to being alone. Sorry, but I don’t know how to interact with all of you. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I’m Eileen Swan.”

extended a hand.

extended his hand shyly. “I’m George Caddel.”

“Thank you.”

of them shook hands. It was the first

someone.

also invited them to join her for

actually a ploy of

was just the three of them, she’d

the atmosphere

They then left.

their way back, the latter asked, “What did you say to them?”

just thanking them. I also took the opportunity to invite them to dinner together,” Eileen replied.

going

Eileen nodded. “Perhaps.”

told you that Elm… the kind of person he is simply doesn’t

incredibly angry

continued, “Then, there are those riff-raff friends of his! They’re nothing but society’s parasites. Eileen… For people like them, you can just pay them off with money. There’s absolutely no need

just a meal. Their identities, circumstances, and birth… are not things they could choose. In my eyes,

the fact that she was born into the Swan family made

sorry, Yvette! I know that what I said might have upset you.

paper and asking Jacob that Eileen learned it was the other teachers

the last class of the day,

half past four in the afternoon, she arrived at the police station

room.

in the detention room in prison garb. Only a thin layer of glass separated them. His eyes had

herself behind Eric’s back without anyone else

phone hanging on the wall and held

his gaze never once falling

police had left, Eileen started, “Don’t worry. No one knows about

my

visit.”

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