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.”

a faint

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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 can give

don’t want to cry, nor do I need a hug. Thanks for the milk. I’m heading back to the

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

yesterday’s incident, she and

would always message her during

now, her mailbox was empty.

all of this, Eileen

Smith

to

from other departments who came to get Jasper’s signature were trembling. None of them

the elevator, he realized that he

doing? Playing cards at

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

Give me the documents. All of

truly are a lifesaver, always there to help in times of

him the files, and then everyone else ran off.

only to find the room in

in?

“Mr. Smith.”

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are a few documents that need

leave them there for now.”

stepped forward and placed the documents on the table. Unintentionally, he noticed an unanswered call

CEO is upset because of Ms.

like she’s the only one who can stir his

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

the two had a quarrel

The voice sounded

responded, “I’m not sure if

is it? Speak

management is on edge because of Ms. Eileen’s situation. I believe you should not let personal feelings interfere with

exuded a frosty aura, his impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I’m the one

pays your

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