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.

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for a 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

nor do I need a hug. Thanks for the milk. I’m heading

She then lowered her gaze to her own fingers, blaming herself. Did I say something wrong?

seemed that due to yesterday’s incident, she and Jasper had fallen

he would always message her during her

mailbox was empty.

avoid being affected by all of this, Eileen simply turned off her

at Smith

to deliver documents came out crying

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

had just returned from outside. As he stepped out of the elevator, he realized that he had never seen the entrance to

are you guys doing? Playing

approached him. and one of the

documents. All

a lifesaver, always there to help in times of need.

one, they handed him the files, and

the office door, only to

you in? Get out.”

“Mr. Smith.”

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few documents that need your

them there

noticed an unanswered call on the CEO’s desk.

it be that the CEO is upset because of

only one who can stir his emotions so intensely.

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

had a quarrel over

The

not sure if I should say certain

questioned. “What is it?

Eileen’s situation. I believe you should not

aura, his impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell

pays your

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