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.”

mouth, forcing a faint

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while,” Natalie said as she sat down next to Eileen. She pulled out a bottle of milk from her pocket and handed it to her. “Have something sweet. I don’t know what’s happened,

cry, nor do I need a hug. Thanks for the milk. I’m heading back to the classroom now.”

then lowered her gaze to her own fingers, blaming herself. Did

to yesterday’s incident, she and Jasper had fallen into a cold war.

he would always message her during her break

mailbox

by all of this, Eileen simply turned off her phone.

Smith Corporation.

in to

to get Jasper’s signature were trembling. None of them

realized that

you guys doing? Playing cards at the

seen their savior. They all approached him. and one of the secretaries informed him about the events that had transpired in his

the documents. All of you can

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

they handed him the files, and then

pushed open the office door, only to find the room in

let you in? Get

“Mr. Smith.”

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few documents

them there

he noticed an unanswered call on the CEO’s desk. It was Eileen’s phone

it be that the CEO is upset because of Ms.

only one who can stir his emotions so intensely.

Ms. Eileen, he should just call her directly. There’s no need to

the two had a quarrel over something.

The voice sounded displeased.

not sure if I should say certain things.”

is it? Speak

on edge because of Ms. Eileen’s situation. I believe you should not

“Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I’m the one who salary, not

pays your

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