Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 136 Take A Photo

After learning from her previous experience, Eileen returned home before eight o’clock. She also went to the hospital to have her stitches removed. The wound was healing, but there was still a noticeable scar. It had scabbed over, and as long as she didn’t exert too much force, it wouldn’t reopen.

In the study of the Smith residence, an intangible pressure lingered. Jasper sat at his desk, waiting for the video conference to end. Only then did he lift his gaze to the person standing before him, dressed in a school uniform that was worn incorrectly. “You haven’t been home these past few days. What have you been doing outside?”

“What else can I do? Don’t you already know?” Elm replied, hands tucked in his pockets, fiddling with the lighter inside, tilting his head.

Jasper leaned back leisurely. “You’re right. I do keep tabs on your every move. I have people watching you, not because you pose any threat to me, but to ensure you don’t cause trouble for me out there. Do you think just because you bear the surname Smith, you can act recklessly? Today, at the office, I received a lawsuit from the legal department accusing you of bullying and fighting on campus…”

Jasper took out the documents from the table and threw them directly in front of Elm. “I’ve been busy with work lately and haven’t been able to keep an eye on you. I thought you’d behave yourself, but instead, you’ve surprised me, huh?”

Elm picked up the file from the ground with a somewhat ingratiating smile. “It’s just a joke among classmates, Jasper. There’s no need to take their words to heart.”

Suddenly, at that moment, there was a knock on the study door. A beautiful woman in her thirties or forties walked in, carrying two cups of milk and some snacks. “Seeing you still busy with work, I made some snacks for you. I don’t know if they suit your taste.”

Ruth was only forty that year, but her well-maintained skin made her look no more than in her early thirties. Her eyes were soft and tender, exuding the unique charm of a woman from Jacaster. Her narrow, captivating fox-like eyes were a trait inherited by Elm from Ruth.

The arrival of Ruth subtly shifted the initially eerie atmosphere. Jasper never made any attempt to hide his deep-seated hatred for that woman. “Who let you in? Get out!”

Ruth wasn’t angry at all, her voice soft as she said, “Did Elm make another mistake? Elm, aren’t you going to kneel down and apologize to your brother?”

Elm’s brows furrowed instantly, and he lowered his gaze in silence. He just quietly observed Ruth, seeing in his mother’s soft eyes what seemed to be a desperate plea.

Elm licked his back teeth, letting out a cold, sarcastic laugh. He bent one knee and knelt

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in front of Jasper.

mistake. Considering his

“No wonder you’re mother and son, accustomed to kneeling and unable to stand. If you’re so keen on kneeling, get out and kneel until this matter is resolved, then you

“Elm, listen to your elder

a word. He stood up and walked out.

the study door was closed again, Ruth stared at her son with heartache.

she

my

Ruth entered, Elm remained silent throughout, not uttering

worry, go home! I’ll figure something

replied, “Mr. Smith isn’t here today, so I’ll

you accomplish here?”

covered her mouth and nose, turned her head to

asked with concern, “Have you taken your

an incident years ago. Despite the passage time, it had never been fully cured. However, as long as she remained cautious, it would

of

your temper and not to cause any more trouble for Mr. Smith? He’s already having a hard time at the Smith residence.” Ruth looked at him, her words stern, but

nodded understandingly. “I know. You

ground at the entrance of the study until half past eleven at night.

person in the study didn’t take a single step outside.

Elm’s phone, tucked away in his pocket, began to ring. Upon seeing the

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bathroom, drying her hair with a towel. A wisp of steam lingered around her. For Elm, that was

barely gone through when it was

up so quickly? Was he feeling guilty or up to

dialed the same number