Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 190

Chapter 190 Are You Really Listening?

At first glance, her disguised appearance could easily be mistaken for that of the leading lady in a high-end club.

Her hairstyle reminded Will of the popular hair accessories from over a decade ago in dance halls, and her earrings were sparkling emerald jewels.

The ladies’ watch on her hand, adorned with the most expensive diamonds, was valued at over two million dollars.

But for Will, all this wealth barely held any meaning.

Elsie approached, leaning against Eric’s body, her voice alluring and seductive, “It seem set his sights on your girlfriend! You better be careful.”

Eric, with a cool gaze, pulled her hand away from his chest, creating distance between th

Just at that moment, the office door swung open.

“Come in.”

Eric turned around abruptly, and a hint of a shattered expression appeared on Elsie’s face.

Entering the room was Gavin.

Gavin reported, “Ms. Vera is here.”

“Let her in.”

“Understood.”

Elsie felt the gaze upon her, and a bold smile lifted her red lips. “What’s this? Are we such an old pair that my presence is unbearable?”

He remained silent, and Elsie chuckled, saying, “Eric, I used to wonder what kind of person could capture your affection.”

“You can deceive Will, but you can’t deceive me…”

Vera?

Who knew if she was just a pawn to him?

Even the person closest to him could be manipulated.

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Someone like him truly had no heart.

Elsie was also curious about who could make him willingly descend from his pedestal disregard everything. Who would that person be?

like him genuinely like someone?

her hips as she exited

paths with Vera

a smile with her and

held a lunchbox in her hands. “Eric, sorry to disturb

softened his usual icy facade as

meal, and I happened to grab your favorite

take a seat.”

on

a few dishes Eric frequently indulged in at ho As she set them out, she commented, “It might not match up to home-cooked perfection. Sharon’s gone, and you rarely make it home for meals.

in class

remark hung in the air, creating a tense

him the spoon, Vera’s eyes lowered slightly, carrying a trace of grievance. “I just wanted to check in on you.”

“Let’s eat.”

hand, ate with deliberate slowness. The silence brought a subtle awkwardness, an uncomfortable

finally vocalized what had been weighing on

it feels like we’re together, yet at the same time, it’s like we’re not

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a sense that everything remained unchanged,

addition.

that Eric was avoiding

“What’s on your mind?”

ever share a meal like we are right now. And… in the month-plus.

hands was a rarity.

night, if she hadn’t unexpectedly started her period, staining her skirt wit blood, she wouldn’t have had the chance to call

Eric carried her

Can we go on a date? You didn’t even spend Valentine’s Day

out the timing when the

was always the same response from

the last Valentine’s Day, Vera had planned to watch a movie with him and then go shopping for

agreed, but ultimately, he didn’t show up. He

about we go to the amusement park? I’ll wait for you on Friday

with a

company.

Gavin came in to give a work update. Eric had a

the company without disturbing him.

departed, Eric, engrossed in reviewing a project document, accidentally nudged. the mouse on the

the computer from its slumber, and the screen lit up, revealing an audio

and contemplative look. Suddenly, his eyes turned icy. He

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