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.”

true… Oh, by the way, are you still

glanced at her. “What’s the matter?”

asking about Yvette. Could it be related

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

has feelings for her, as his

in her hands slipped, clattering into the sink. She forced a chuckle. “But… I thought you liked

into a smile, gazing at Vera. “Yes, I do care about him, but… at the moment, it’s the kind

“I’ll

check if there’s any mulling spices in the fridge.” Eileen preferred not to

had prepared was ready. She had made a

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

faced a table brimming with dishes, an abundance impossible to consume

some simple home- cooked dishes. I

Jasper replied, his gaze frequently shifting toward

Eileen, serve Mr. Smith some food.”

Jasper 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.

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you make this as well?” jasper inquired, holding a piece of the sweet and

“I can’t

it a

it taste?”

it.

witness. In the Smith family, most of the time, Jasper was the one accompanying her.

to me. Why are you so kind today?” As Jasper spoke, his

outsider. this gaze wasn’t entirely

was naturally the

unsure how to respond. All she could muster was to summon her courage and say, “In my home, you’re a guest, so it’s only

longest meal Eileen had ever partaken in,

hours.

over a hundred thousand,