Chapter 216 I Don’t Need You

In the midst of her thoughts, a phone call interrupted and scattered Eileen’s concentration.

The call came from an unfamiliar number, and Eileen didn’t know who it was, but she had a hunch deep down.

Initially, a string of unfamiliar numbers appeared on the screen, but somehow, those numbers transformed into the name “Sarah.”

It felt as if Eileen had forgotten how to breathe, her hands tightly clutching the hem of her skirt.

As Eileen picked up the phone and held it to her ear, five seconds of silence passed without anyone speaking. Eileen could feel her heart pounding fiercely. “Hello, this is Eileen. Who is

this?”

She heard the other person scoff, and then the call abruptly ended.

This blatant mockery felt like a slap to Eileen’s face.

Is that Nancy?

Has she returned a long time ago?

The day she disappeared, when Jasper found me, there was a look of fear of losing her in his eyes. And that hint of strangeness in his gaze, what was it?

Eileen bent over, her long hair falling down. A sense of helplessness swept over her entire body, even though she understood everything.

It seemed as though the events of her past life were about to replay themselves in her life.

present

“Eileen…” Natalie’s voice rang out, her breath coming in gasps as if she was searching for someone. Finally, she found that familiar figure in a certain place.

She walked over carefully and squatted down in front of Eileen. “Eileen, are you okay?” Natalie’s hand gently stroked her back. “Are you feeling unwell?”

Eileen wiped her eyes, then looked up.

“How did you get here?”

With a worried look in her eyes, Natalie said, “I noticed earlier that you seemed upset. I was concerned about you, so I came to find you.”

her mouth, forcing a faint smile. Tm fine. You can go ahead”

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milk from her pocket and handed it to her. “Have something sweet. I don’t know what’s happened, but maybe it can cheer you

want to cry, nor do I need a hug. Thanks for the milk. I’m

gaze to her own fingers, blaming herself. Did

she and Jasper had

always message her during her

her mailbox was empty.

all of this, Eileen simply turned off her

at Smith

one, the secretaries who went in to deliver documents came out crying after being

who came to get Jasper’s signature were trembling. None of them dared to enter, as several

returned from outside. As he stepped out of the elevator, he realized that he had

you guys doing? Playing cards

and one of the secretaries informed him about the events that had transpired

documents. All

truly are a lifesaver, always there to help in times of need. I’m

the files, and then everyone else ran

door, only to find the room

you in? Get

“Mr. Smith.”

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documents that

them there for now.”

the documents on the table. Unintentionally, he noticed an

it be that the CEO is

like she’s the only one who

call her directly. There’s no need to stay upset

had a quarrel over

else?” The

responded, “I’m not sure if I should say certain things.”

questioned. “What is

on edge because of Ms. Eileen’s situation. I believe

Jasper exuded a frosty aura, his impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I’m the one who salary, not the other way

pays your

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