Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 164 The Greatest Value

Eileen, in high spirits, made her way to the kitchen. Donning an apron, she retrieved ingredients from the fridge, preparing to bake.

Sharon offered her assistance. “Do you need

my help?”

“No need. I’ve done it several times, and I’ve got the hang of it. Sharon, you go ahead with your other tasks.”

“All right, remember to call me if you need anything.”

“Okay.”

The process of making chestnut pie was not too complex. Vera entered, observing the bustling activity, and couldn’t resist asking curiously,-“Eileen, when did you start making chestnut pie? Can you teach me?”

“Sharon taught me. If you want to learn, I can give you a tutorial and the recipe later. It’s not too hard to pick up.”

“Sure thing! Otherwise, I’ll just be watching you work. Eric is chatting with them, but I can’t understand a word, so I thought I’d come over and see you. Do you need any help?”

Eileen replied, “Could you help me wash these dishes? I’ve already done half of them. Please be careful.”

“Sure.” Vera nodded, rolling up her sleeves and adjusting the water temperature from the faucet. “Eileen, how did you come to know Mr. Smith? I can tell, it seems like he has feelings for you.”

Eileen, focused on mashing steamed chestnuts into a paste, didn’t answer the question. Instead, she casually changed the subject, saying, “How are you doing in the Olympiad Math Class? When I was there, the workbook that Mr. Gardner gave me was quite challenging. I’ve only managed to finish half of it so far.”

Vera responded, “It’s manageable, but the study environment in the top class is too intense. Besides focusing on studies and doing exercises all day, there’s hardly any time for personal activities.” She sighed deeply, “There are some concepts I struggle to grasp, and my only recourse is to consult Mr. Gardner. At home, my only option is Eric. However, he’s been arriving home late lately, so if there’s something I don’t understand, I have to let it go. Do… you resent me for taking your spot? For being the reason you couldn’t join the Olympiad Math Class?”

Eileen shook her head. “There’s no need to blame yourself. It’s a competitive environment. That’s the nature of our class. As long as your grades are strong, no one will scrutinize your

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choices, and you’ll always find a way forward, no matter where you are. This is something Ms. Hayes advised me.”

by the way, are you

glanced at her.

Yvette. Could it be related to today’s events?

forlorn demeanor, began to share, “Today, I overheard a conversation between Mr. Swan and Eric. He wishes for

not sure, but if my brother has feelings for her, as

this response. The plate in her hands slipped, clattering into the sink. She forced a

curved her lips into a smile, gazing at Vera. “Yes, I do care about him, but… at the moment, it’s the kind of affection a sister has for her brother. Besides… matters of the heart

“I’ll

the fridge.” Eileen preferred not to

the time dinner was served, the chestnut pie that Eileen had prepared was ready. She had made a generous amount, enough

was set. Jasper occupied the head, with Will to his left. Eileen sat to his

table brimming with dishes, an abundance

spoke with a smile. “These are just some simple home- cooked dishes. I hope you won’t find them too plain, Mr. Smith.”

Jasper replied, his gaze frequently shifting toward Eileen as he spoke.

Mr. Smith some food.”

with a slice of sweet and sour pork placed in front of him, accompanied by a freshly baked chestnut pie. “Give it a try and let me know if it’s too sweet. If it is, I’ll use

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this as well?” jasper inquired, holding a

nodded, strategically fibbing, “I can’t cook much, just these two.”

it a

does it

it. “Not bad.”

the Smith family, most of the time, Jasper was the one accompanying

kind today?” As Jasper spoke,

an outsider. this gaze wasn’t entirely

home Jasper referred to was naturally the Smith residence.

respond. All she could muster was to summon her courage and say, “In my home,

turned out to be the longest meal Eileen had ever partaken in, lasting for a

hours.

group became rather intoxicated. Will produced his prized red wine, worth over a hundred thousand, along with