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.”

tugged at the corner of her mouth, forcing a faint smile. Tm fine. You can

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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, but maybe it can cheer you up. If you feel like crying, I

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

watched as Eileen walked away. She then lowered her gaze to her own fingers, blaming herself. Did

to yesterday’s incident, she and Jasper

her during her break

her mailbox was

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

at Smith

secretaries who went in to deliver documents came out crying

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

As he stepped out of the elevator, he realized that

are you guys doing? Playing cards at

reacted as if they had seen their savior. They all approached him. and one of the secretaries informed him about the events that had

“I understand. Give me the documents. All of you can go back

help in times of need.

one, they handed him the files, and then everyone else ran off.

only to find the room in complete disarray.

in?

“Mr. Smith.”

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are a few documents that

them there for now.”

table. Unintentionally, he noticed an unanswered call on the CEO’s desk. It was Eileen’s

CEO is upset because of Ms. Eileen?

feels like she’s the only one who can stir his emotions so

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

the two had a quarrel

there anything else?” The voice sounded displeased.

sure if I should

questioned. “What is it? Speak

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

mouth, Jasper exuded a frosty aura, his impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell me how to do my job?

pays your

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